KnowraAthlete activismLinked fromLinked fromThe 17 pages that link to Athlete activism, each with the reason it gives.All 17Related 7Narrower topic 10LeBron JamesNarrower topic: James has used his platform to speak about racial justice and voting rights.Bill RussellNarrower topic: Russell used his fame to criticize racism despite pressure to keep sports separate from politics.Kareem Abdul-JabbarNarrower topic: Abdul-Jabbar used his public stature to address racial justice and other social questions.Megan RapinoeNarrower topic: Her advocacy illustrates how sports visibility can amplify campaigns beyond the field.Serena WilliamsNarrower topic: Williams used interviews and public appearances to address race, gender, and treatment in sport.Martina NavratilovaNarrower topic: She used her platform to speak about LGBTQ rights and other causes beyond tennis.1968 Olympics Black Power saluteNarrower topic: The salute is a prominent case in debates over athletes’ political expression.Venus WilliamsNarrower topic: Her equal-pay advocacy illustrates how a player can use sporting prominence to press for change.Allyson FelixNarrower topic: Her campaign connected elite sport with workplace protections and women's health.Anthony MundineNarrower topic: Mundine used interviews and public appearances to advance views beyond his sporting career.