Athletes Make a Powerful Play

  • Athletes Make a Powerful Play
    Athletes Make a Powerful Play
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    G.C. LONDON PUBLISHING CORP., PUBLIC DOMAIN/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

    Athletes are some of the most popular celebrities on the planet and, for many of them, sports are a platform to shine a light on social injustice, even using their skill to fight back.

    Here are some athletes that have used their fame to raise awareness of society’s problems.

    COLIN KAEPERNICK

    Colin Kaepernick played college football for the Nevada Wolfpack and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers i…