Too often athletes are told to "stay in their lane" and "stick to sports" when they attempt to branch outside the arena of athletics. Recently, NBA Superstar Lebron James was given such treatment for his attempt to push forward change in the areas of social justice and racial equality.
On this episode of Afro Futures, Yusuf Abdul-Qadir and Lavatius Murray, discuss the importance of athletes being able to use their platforms for change. Why do others feel it's alright to tell athletes where they can be vocal? Are professional athletes always comfortable to speak out? And how does the NFL compare to the NBA in terms of social change?'
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Music in this Episode:
'Dream Big' by Audiobinger is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0
