From Bubba Wallace to Maya Moore, Muhammad Ali to Colin Kaepernick, sports figures have continued to break barriers in the fight for equality.

Throughout #BlackHistoryMonth we applaud those who have pushed the world forward, and chose to not simply stick to sports.
Maya Moore gave up what she loved, to fight for what was right đź‘Ź @MooreMaya

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In 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in MLB, and ultimately paved the way for all minority athletes.

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In 1968, Tommie Smith and John Carlos took a stand against racism and discrimination on the biggest stage of them all, the Olympics. The two wore black gloves while raising their fists after earning gold and bronze medals in the 200-meter dash.

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In 2020, no league was more essential to the social justice movement than the @WNBA.

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Muhammad Ali has always been a voice for peace, and justice for all.

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In 1967, notable Black athletes came together in support of Muhammad Ali, who refused to join the U.S. Army.

Athletes at the table included: Jim Brown, Bill Russell, Lew Alcindor and more. @RealBillRussell @kaj33

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In 2003, Manhattanville College guard Toni Smith refused to look at the U.S. flag during the national anthem, protesting the country’s involvement in the war in Iraq.

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In 2016, Colin Kaepernick refused to stand for the national anthem in protest of police brutality and racial inequality.

He continues to fight for justice while also elevating the next generation of change leaders. @Kaepernick7

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"The day I stop fighting for equality ... will be the day I'm in my grave." — @serenawilliams

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Naomi Osaka: US Open Champ and Social Justice Warrior @naomiosaka

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In 1992, former US Open Champion Arthur Ashe led a demonstration supporting the equal treatment of Haitians and African-Americans.

After Ashe’s passing, Haitian NBA player @OldenPolynice1 followed in his footsteps and continued to spread the message.

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In 2020, the Milwaukee Bucks were at the forefront of a historic NBA protest following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, an unarmed Black man. @Bucks

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Jrue and Lauren Holiday are using their money to make a difference and pave a way for the less fortunate. @Jrue_Holiday11 @laurenholiday12

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the epitome of refusing to “Shut up and dribble.”

While he had tremendous success on the court, his accomplishments and advocacy off of it are equally impressive. @kaj33

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