BLP Bulletin: 08.30.21

In this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights historic representation from the Paralympic Games in Tokyo, the NBA prioritizing social justice for players, Colin Kaepernick's new children's book, and the WNBA being recognized for their unprecedented impact on the community. 

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Featured Articles:

‘I Felt Like I Wasn’t An Elite Athlete’: Tatyana McFadden On Why Paralympic Representation Is Crucial

Tokyo Paralympic Games welcomes record number of LGBTQ athletes

The Gist Special Edition: 🤔 History of the Paralympic Games

FSU’s Dillan Gibbons partners with GoFundMe opening door for creation of his own nonprofit

‘Their lives are in danger’: Afghanistan’s female athletes sound alarm after Taliban takeover

Women's national team players leave Afghanistan on evacuation flight

Colin Kaepernick Set To Release His First Children’s Book, ‘I Color Myself Different’

NBA, NBPA add social justice panel to Rookie Transition Program

How the Colombia football jersey became a symbol of protest

How The WNBA Became The World’s Most Community Focused Sports League

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