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Social Justice & athlete well being

Below are the best resources we could find on Social Justice and athlete well being.

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Naomi Osaka Named Laureus Sportswoman of the Year as Lewis Hamilton’s Social Justice Work Is Recognized

The 23-year-old was named Laureus Sportswoman of the Year for 2021 after winning her second US Open title, but it wasn’t just her success on the court that contributed to her claiming the accolade.

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Black Athletes Have Long History of Speaking Out

Today’s black athletes are part of a tradition of the intertwining of race, sports and society in America. From boxer Jack Johnson to Serena Williams, each generation has had to reckon with their era’s racial climate to help move the US forward.

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How Colin Kaepernick Inspired Activism, Awareness and Seattle Athletes to Speak Out Against Racial Injustice

Athletes, now more than ever, are demanding to be heard on social-justice issues. Their fans are watching, listening and—yes—engaging in ways never seen, too.

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Naomi Osaka: “I Hope It’s an Inspiration to a Young Girl with Big Dreams to Know that Anything Is Possible”

The IOC talks with tennis star Naomi Osaka on the importance of sport and strong female role models in the fight for gender equality.

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Black MLB Athletes Discuss Racism and Injustices on “Voices from the League,” Presented by Momentum

Join us as we host a conversation about race, police violence, leadership, and progress from prominent black athletes in Major League Baseball.

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‘Their Mental Health Takes a Hit Every Time’: Measuring the Impact on Athlete Activists

People who don’t feel the effects of racial injustice or discrimination in their daily lives sometimes struggle to understand the impact. But the harm can be severe.

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Talks Mentors in New Show

Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar embarked on a cross-country tour in 2018 with sports broadcaster Roy Firestone as part of a stage show in which he talked about key mentors in his life.

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Sports Matters Symposium; “Covering Domestic Violence Issues: Have Sports Media Done Enough?” Panel

Syracuse University’s Newhouse Sports Media Center hosted a daylong symposium examining current issues in sports and sports media on Wednesday, Feb. 25. “Sports Matters,” three panel discussions.

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