BLP Bulletin: 08.02.21

In this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights the new Protect Our People campaign from More Than a Vote, Lewis Hamilton's new charitable foundation, the divide over transgender athletes in the Olympics, the strength of Simone Biles and IOC sponsors facing heat about the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. 

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Featured Articles:

A voting rights group backed by athletes launches a campaign focused on criminal justice reform.

Meek Mill, Natasha Cloud join 'Protect Our People' initiative calling for police reform at federal level

Lewis Hamilton launches Mission 44 charitable foundation with personal pledge of £20m

Exclusive poll: The deep divide over trans athletes in Olympics

Olympian Simone Biles Wants A Sponsor That Will Help Her Do Good—And She's Not The Only One

Simone Biles’s Olympic withdrawal opens a new chapter on the discourse around athletes and their mental health

IOC sponsors facing heat over Beijing Olympics, human rights

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