Many sports stars use their platforms to do good throughout the world. They have parlayed their athletic gifts as a conduit to speaking up for causes close to their hearts. Athletes active in activism often sacrifice personally or professionally in their efforts to benefit society as a whole. They often participate in speaking engagements and make appearances on behalf of their particular area of activism.
Record-Setting Grand Slam Tennis Champion
Serena Williams first captured the world No. 1 tennis ranking in 2002 and has since gone on to win 23 Grand Slam championships, including seven Australian Opens, three French Opens, five Wimbledon cha
Former NFL Quarterback
Colin Kaepernick, a Milwaukee born professional athlete, is best known as the former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Kaepernick was born to a mixed family going through tough times and as a r
1968 Olympian and Civil Rights Hero
John Carlos became a part of Olympic history in the summer of 1968. After winning the bronze medal in the 200-meters, he and teammate Tommie Smith took the podium with hands raised in a Black Power sa
1968 Olympic Gold Medalist
Tommie Smith is best known for one seminal moment in his athletic career. After winning a gold medal in the 200 meters at the 1968 Olympics, Smith took a powerful stand for racial equality that has st
Boston Celtics Swingman
The Boston Celtics made Jaylen Brown the third overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft after he was a standout performer in his one college season at the University of California. He averaged 14.6 points
Iconic Tennis Player and Winner 12 Grand Slam Singles Titles
Billie Jean King has been one of the 20th centurys most influential and respected people. As a former number 1 in the world as a professional tennis player, she won 39 Grand Slams, including 16 women
Retired Six-Time Pro Bowl Wide Receiver and Mental Health Advocate
Brandon Marshall is retired NFL receiver who played for seven different franchises. Before the NFL, Marshall played collegiately at UCF, becoming one of their top receivers in school history. In four
Activist and Former Linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens
Brendon Ayanbadejo is a former professional linebacker who played 13 seasons in the NFL and the Canadian Football League. Prior to his time as a professional, Ayanbadejo was a star linebacker at UCLA,
Former WNBA Player and Investor in the Atlanta Dream
Renee Montgomery is just one of the future leaders when it comes to making the sports world a more inclusive place. The former WNBA player actively spoke out against then-Atlanta Dream owner Kelly Loe
U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Star
Midge Purce is a star for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team and in the NWSL. Purce made her senior national team debut in 2019. She has also had a lengthy pro career and currently is with Gotham F
Many sports stars use their platforms to do good throughout the world. They have parlayed their athletic gifts as a conduit to speaking up for causes close to their hearts. Athletes active in activism often sacrifice personally or professionally in their efforts to benefit society as a whole. They often participate in speaking engagements and make appearances on behalf of their particular area of activism.
Iconic Tennis Player and Winner 12 Grand Slam Singles Titles
Retired Six-Time Pro Bowl Wide Receiver and Mental Health Advocate
Activist and Former Linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens
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