Racial Injustice
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Naomi Osaka makes her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit debut on 2021 cover: 'It feels like a dream'
The 23-year-old athlete said she's "so proud" of the historic cover.
3 min read - SportsIn The Know by Yahoo
#Next20: Pros discuss why it’s so important for athletes to speak up
On Sept. 1, 2016, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick turned heads when he kneeled before the start of a preseason game as the national anthem played in the background. As a result, Kaepernick, who had wanted to make a statement in light of the deaths of Alton Sterling, Philando Castile, and Freddie Gray, quickly became the face of sports activism. Despite the backlash he received, he set off an incredibly important conversation about the role that professional athletes have in the
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'This is the only way to get real change': How Black Americans are using their purchasing power as a means of protest on #BlackOutDay2020
Calvin Martyr and the Blackout Coalition are encouraging Black Americans to halt spending on Tuesday in protest of racial inequality.
5 min read - CelebrityYahoo Life
As Black creators gain sudden exposure on TikTok and Instagram, social media platforms begin to acknowledge inherent biases
Black content creators call on social media platforms to support their work as #blackouts lead to greater exposure.
16 min read - NewsJulie Ricevuto
Zendaya Says a Store Clerk Refused Service Because of Her ‘Skin Tone’
Actress and model Zendaya, who is known for her outspoken nature when it comes to racial inequality, claims she was refused service in a store while with a friend because of her skin tone.