BLP Bulletin: 02.22.21

In this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights athlete activists who paved the way for today's modern activist, how athlete activism is driving media value, a new Coursera course taught by NBA All-Star Chris Webber and a feature on Hugh Roberts and his BackYard Footy movement. Plus, we highlight a great event from Pittsburgh Steeler's Zach Banner on Athletes Against Antisemitism. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform!

Links to Featured Articles:

Craig Hodges and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf were Kaepernick before Kaepernick

Study: Athlete advocacy posts could drive US$1.2bn in media value by 2023

Coursera launches 'activism in sports' class taught by Chris Webber

‘Let me explain something: Ahmaud Arbery could have been ... ME.’

Athletes Against Antisemitism

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