BLP Bulletin: 04.19.21

04/19/21 • 14 min

In this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights the Warriors support for a rising broadcasting star, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's work in STEM, remembering activists from history like Paul Robeson and Jackie Robison, and how Olympique Lyonnais is committing to sustainability. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform!

Steph Curry shares special moment with Aaron Taylor, former convict and Warriors guest announcer

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shares wisdom from a life of activism

Paul Robeson remembered in Princeton for his achievements, activism

The Gist Newsletter #310 15.4.2021

“Sustainability is a leading subject for this football club”

Bonus Reads:

Alex Morgan, USWNT Players Appeal Decision Against Equal Pay

The NCAA’s Threat To Pull Championships From Anti-LGBTQ States Carries Little Financial Weight

‘Hot Mic’ Slips Unlikely To Stop Leagues’ Push for More Fan Access

The politicization of professional sports is a home run for society

Steph Curry shares special moment with Aaron Taylor, former convict and Warriors guest announcer

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shares wisdom from a life of activism

Paul Robeson remembered in Princeton for his achievements, activism

The Gist Newsletter #310 15.4.2021

“Sustainability is a leading subject for this football club”

Bonus Reads:

Alex Morgan, USWNT Players Appeal Decision Against Equal Pay

The NCAA’s Threat To Pull Championships From Anti-LGBTQ States Carries Little Financial Weight

‘Hot Mic’ Slips Unlikely To Stop Leagues’ Push for More Fan Access

The politicization of professional sports is a home run for society

Previous Episode

BLP Bulletin: 04.12.21

In this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights the results of Athlete Ally’s Athlete Equality Index, the US considering a Beijing 2022 boycott, the UNHCR’s Refugee Olympic team, Jay Urich’s post-football work, Anquan Boldin continuing to give back and how MLB’s All-Star game switch shows sports can no longer escape politics. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform!

New Study Reveals Top Universities for Transgender Athletes... and Which Schools Are Failing Miserably

Trans women targeted in sports bans, but are they really at an advantage?

U.S. State Department backs away from the idea of a Beijing Olympics boycott

UNHCR launches social media campaign for refugee athletes

Six months post-retirement, former USC football player Jay Urich talks life after football

Anquan Boldin Helps His Hometown Gain Vaccine Access

MLB’S All-Star Brawl Shows Sports Can't Escape Modern Politics

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Sn 2, Episode 7: Tony Sanneh, The Sanneh Foundation

In this episode of Big League Philanthropist, Danielle chats with Tony Sanneh, philanthropist and former professional soccer player for the US National Team, MLS, and internationally in Bundesliga. Tony discusses his experience playing professionally, and the immense learning experience he has gained at the forefront of his own organization, The Sanneh Foundation.

Danielle and Tony also discuss the importance of athlete activism and the Anti-Racism Campaign he's been actively involved with that's being pushed in the soccer world. Plus, Tony shares with us what's coming up for the foundation over the next few months and some of the initiatives they are currently working to push forward.

You can follow Tony on Twitter @TonySanneh and Instagram @tonysanneh, and The Sanneh Foundation on Twitter @Sannehfdn and Instagram @thesannehfoundation. You can learn more about their work on their website: http://sannehfoundation.org/.