What do Jim Brown, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Muhammad Ali, and Colin Kaepernick have in common? They are all athletes who embody social activism, but at what cost? America is a sports-focused culture – an escape from the regular mundane life activities. But what happens when your favorite quarterback, boxer, or center uses their platform enact change?

Join YPN-ULEM as we discuss the intersectionality between sports and politics and the impact civically engaged athletes have today.