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76ers’ Doc Rivers Merges Black History Lessons Into Camp

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October 6, 2022

Via Bally Sports, an article on the Philadelphia 76'ers coach Doc Rivers efforts to advocate for racial justice: Doc Rivers is at ease using his platform as an NBA coach to fight bigotry and racial injustice, campaign for [...]

The WNBA Star Turned Team Owner Who Found Her Voice

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September 25, 2022

Via Daily Beast, a look at how - as a point guard and team captain - Renee Montgomery led The Dream to a national championship, but now she’s leading in the fight for social justice: Renee Montgomery, 35, is the [...]

Sue Bird: Moved ‘Political Needle’ Off The Court

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September 9, 2022

Via The Nation, a look at SUe Bird's, the legendary basketball player who accomplished much on the court, efforts to move the political needle off the court: It’s a basketball legacy that—factoring in longevity, [...]

How This WNBA Star Fought for (and Won) Maternity Leave for All Players

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September 5, 2022

In recognition of Labor Day, a reminder of the necessity and strength of the organized labor movement, especially for women. In the words of LA Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, who also serves as president of the WNBA Players [...]

How the NBA Opens Doors for Diverse Coaches Without its Own ‘Rooney Rule’

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August 27, 2022

Via Global Sport Matters, a look at how the NBA has been opening doors for diverse coaches without its own ‘Rooney Rule’: When Wes Unseld Jr. was hired as the head coach of the Washington Wizards in September 2021, a [...]

Bill Russel: Pushed Civil Rights and Black Athletes To The Forefront

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August 2, 2022

Via SI.com, a look at how Bill Russel was a “generational giant” in the sports world, but he will be remembered for much more than his excellence on the court. The Olympic gold medalist was a renowned civil rights advocate [...]

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