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Jackie Robinson was an advocate for social change and breaking the colour barrier in baseball. Robinson brought attention to his skills not just as an African American but as a great ball player. There is an award dedicated to him for the NL rookie of the year. #Lab5KIN11019
In 1936 Jesse Owens stood up for African Americans as he went to the Olympics despite racial degradation from Hilter and many others. Owens proved that anyone could be an athlete after winning 4 gold medals in one Olympic showing. #Lab5KIN11019
#Lab5KIN11019 I believe that athletes should be using their platforms for social change as it brings awareness to issues or can show people that they are not alone. Allison Schmitt, an Olympic swimmer, is an great example of this as in 2015, she made her battle with depression
@Leah76335419 @FaithJasper4 @jeanniepost Looking at this from the feminist theory, it would be due to power imbalances. Men dominating over women. #Lab5KIN11019 @KIN110UofR am I using this theory correctly in this situation?
@Leah76335419 @FaithJasper4 @RobRooney4 Maybe since headlines are prominently more about male athletes, it is more surprising to see female athletes in the headlines and so maybe people almost get offended when the female athlete is portrayed in a negative at all… idk just an idea #Lab5KIN11019
@zoha_m_ @BelangerFraiser @EastonJayse @BTippettKIN110 @KIN110UofR I like your optimism and I'm sure in time things will change, but by the time that happens I don't think Kaepernick will be a relevant QB talent-wise anymore #Lab5KIN11019
@EastonJayse @BTippettKIN110 @KIN110UofR He definitely risked the opportunity to continue to play in the NFL, there is much speculation that NFL owners do not want to sign Kaepernick because of what he stands for. He remains unsigned to this day since the movement he started back in 2016 #Lab5KIN11019
@BTippettKIN110 I definitely agree with the point that athletes aren't supposed to be politicians. But again in this instance when he is being called out, Lebron has every right to use his platform to give his opinion on the matter #Lab5KIN11019
Falcons' Grady Jarrett nominated for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. Grady is a social advocate for anti-bullying campaigns and contributes to many different facilities to spread his anti-bullying message. #Lab5KIN11019 https://t.co/nA5D8fEMvU
@RobRooney4 @jeanniepost I think that the negative terminology is more commonly used when discussing females, not to say that it isn’t used with males, but more often then not it’s associated with the female population. #Lab5KIN11019
Shawn Green is a baseball player in the MLB who advocates that religion is more important to him than baseball by refusing to play on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Green is supported and praised by his teammates and the public #Lab5KIN11019
Athletes NEED to be social change advocates. They have the ability to impact so many peoples thoughts using the platform they have gained. When so many people looking up to them they need to use there voice to shed light on problems that others might not be able to. #lab5KIN11019
Jim Brown was a running back in the NFL. In the 1960s he started the black economic union, using professional athletes to establish black-owned businesses. He also founded Amer-I-Can which is a non profit focused on educating at risk youth. Both amazing causes. #Lab5KIN11019
Lebron "King" James, commented on using his platform to prevent President Trump from dividing people within sports. I think athletes(especially ones with large platforms like Lebron) should use their platform to inspire the next generation. https://t.co/0rZ6mLzAgY #Lab5KIN11019
LeBron James: 'I couldn't let' Trump use sports to try to divide us
This ad by Nike and Serena Williams just aired, about how female athletes who show emotion are penalized more than male athletes. Serena was reprimanded for her actions towards the umpire during the 2018 US open, she felt this was sexist. https://t.co/p9lm3h2NYr #Lab5KIN11019
Hope Solo has been an outspoken advocate regarding equal pay in women’s soccer. https://t.co/6gMaeA8aTP @KIN110UofR #Lab5KIN11019
Athletes should be social change advocates. Peter Norman, stood proud on the podium supporting a pin for human rights and a movement to end racism. Peter was criticized for his stand and never got to race again, but Later applauded. https://t.co/zAX5qHzuT4 #Lab5KIN11019
Chris Long founded Waterboys to supply water and promote women’s rights in third world countries. He also supported fellow athletes fighting for equality & justice during the national anthem at NFL games. Applauded for his actions, he won the NFL Walter Payton Award #Lab5KIN11019
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