In this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights the new Protect Our People campaign from More Than a Vote, Lewis Hamilton's new charitable foundation, the divide over transgender athletes in the Olympics, the strength of Simone Biles and IOC sponsors facing heat about the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.  Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform! Featured Articles: A voting rights group backed by athletes launches a campaign focused on criminal justice reform. Meek Mill, Natasha Cloud join 'Protect Our People' initiative calling for police reform at federal level Lewis Hamilton launches Mission 44 charitable foundation with personal pledge of £20m Exclusive poll: The deep divide over trans athletes in Olympics Olympian Simone Biles Wants A Sponsor That Will Help Her Do Good—And She's Not The Only One Simone Biles’s Olympic withdrawal opens a new chapter on the discourse around athletes and their mental health IOC sponsors facing heat over Beijing Olympics, human rights --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/support

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BLP Bulletin: 08.02.21

In this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights Buddy Boeheim using the power of NIL for good, Luke Prokop making history in gender equity for the NHL, and all things activism and the Olympics.  Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform! Featured Articles: Syracuse’s Buddy Boeheim to donate NIL earnings to charity Luke Prokop becomes first player on NHL contract to come out as gay LeBron James' company claims the Olympics is 'silencing athletes' because rules ban political protests during medal ceremonies IOC to include athletes kneeling in official highlight reels, social media after images excluded on Day 1 of Tokyo Games Tommie Smith, John Carlos, Gwen Berry among athletes to sign letter demanding IOC change Olympic protest rule US Paralympic athletes will receive equal pay for the first time at the Tokyo Olympics Swimmer didn’t bring her nursing baby to the Olympics, citing impractical rules GLAAD, Athlete Ally, and Pride House Tokyo Release Media Guide for Covering LGBTQ Athletes at the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/support

BLP Bulletin: 07.26.21

In this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights the ESPY winners making an impact, the positive response to racism towards England players over the Euro Cup, the MLB's historic deal with the Players Alliance, and Allyson Felix's work to support equity for athlete moms. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform! Featured Articles:  ESPY Award winners 2021: Full results, highlights, best moments from the ESPYs ESPN Twitter: Maya Moore's ESPYs Acceptance Speech Laurent Duvernay-Tardif wins Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award at 2021 ESPYs ESPYS Twitter: Marcus Rashford Receives the ESPYs' Pat Tillman Award for Service - the Story Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, Atlanta Dream and Arthur Blank Among Honorees at 2021 Sports Humanitarian Awards Togethxr Twitter: Paige Bueckers' ESPYs Acceptance Speech Petition for lifetime ban from football matches for racists nears 1m signatures Online racists face football ban of up to 10 years, vows Boris Johnson MLB commits up to $150M to Players Alliance Stick to sports? Here's what could happen to Olympians who protest at Tokyo Games Allyson Felix strives for Olympic gold and equality for mothers — ‘There is still a really long way to go’ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/support

BLP Bulletin: 07.19.21

In this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights the need for more mental health resources for NCAA athletes, the Olympics facing issues around a lack of equity and inclusion for black women athletes, Carmelo Anthony's impact work and how football fans can support climate change efforts.  Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform! And register for our upcoming Athlete Impact Summit THIS Thursday, July 15th for free here! Featured Articles: As NIL Grabs Headlines, NCAA Athletes Urge More Mental Health Aid Naomi Osaka Gets Candid About the Pressures of Attention and Activism in New Netflix Docuseries Olympics Allows Protests, but Not During Events or on Medals Stand Tommie Smith believes the time is right for athletes to protest at Tokyo Olympics Black women athletes are still being scrutinized ahead of the Olympics despite their successes Black Female Athletes Score for Activism Carmelo Anthony of Portland Trail Blazers wins Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award Could mobilising football fans be a key climate action strategy? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/support

BLP Bulletin: 07.12.21

In this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights transgender athletes and the Olympics, the bravery of Carl Nassib and Kumi Yokoyama in each speaking their truth, the WNBA women of the Jordan Brand, Torrey Smith and Aaron Maybin's new leadership academy in Baltimore, the state of diversity and inclusion in the NHL, and how activism is moving to political action from NBA superstars.   Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform! And register for our upcoming Athlete Impact Summit here! Featured Articles: New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is first openly transgender athlete selected to compete at the Olympics Transgender Runner CeCe Telfer Will Not Be Allowed To Compete In U.S. Olympic Trials Carl Nassib on Instagram: For more information on the life-saving work and resources of The Trevor Project click the link in my bio ?️‍? Raiders’ Carl Nassib Announces He’s Gay, an N.F.L. First Washington Spirit soccer player Kumi Yokoyama comes out as trans ‘We don’t take this for granted’: The Black women reppin’ the Jordan Brand in the WNBA Torrey Smith Launches Leadership Academy in West Baltimore The NHL’s slow skate toward change Can NBA Players Become Politicians? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/support

BLP Bulletin: 06.28.21

In this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights the recent news around race-norming in the NFL that has been largely ignored, and why it's important we learn more and hold the NFL accountable to make changes. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform! Featured Articles: Sunday Scroll: Race-norming in the NFL --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/support

BLP Bulletin: 06.21.21

In this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights Warrick Dunn's work to combat housing inequality, the first trans athlete to compete for Team USA, hockey's The Carnegie Initiative to support diversity and inclusion and how taking a knee is viewed by football fans across Europe.  Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform! Featured Articles:  Former NFL Star Warrick Dunn Tackles Housing Inequalities Trans BMX rider Chelsea Wolfe in line for Team USA at Tokyo Olympics The Carnegie Initiative Brings Together Titans In Hockey To Champion Diversity Taking a knee: Football fans across Europe asked about its importance and if they support it --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/support

BLP Bulletin: 06.14.21

In this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights Naomi Osaka's stand for athlete mental health, the continued disparities in men's and women's NCAA sports, and stories around progress on LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform! Featured Articles: ‘This Will 100% Save Somebody’s Life.’ Athletes See a Turning Point for Mental Health After Naomi Osaka Takes a Stand at the French Open Meditation app vows to pay fines of tennis pros who skip news conferences in honor of Naomi Osaka, mental health Sedona Prince Has a Message for You NY Times: The Morning - Massages vs. doubleheaders Michael Jordan donates $1M to Morehouse journalism, sports Bubba Wallace - Armchair Expert Seattle Seahawks and Fellow Seattle Pro Sports Teams Come Together to Support Gender-Inclusive Youth Sports and Local LGBTQ+-Owned Small Businesses Living Nonbinary in a Binary Sports World The Gist - Sunday Scroll: Full of Pride --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/support

BLP Bulletin: 06.07.21

In this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights the state of athlete activism one year after George Floyd's murder, Josh Bell's commitment to take action and make impact, the new biopic on Fritz Pollard and Naomi Osaka's stand for mental health for athletes when dealing with the media. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform! Featured Articles: George Floyd changed the world of athlete activism Martin Luther King III: Players boycotting sports will guarantee action on racism overnight In the shadow of George Floyd Square, the Minnesota Lynx remain steadfast in the fight for racial justice Josh Bell has thought long and hard about social change. In Washington, he’s ready to act. Producer Joel B. Michaels Developing Biopic On Fritz Pollard, First Black Football Player In The NFL Progress made in fight for greater representation, says Black Players for Change executive director Justin Morrow Naomi Osaka Says She Won’t Talk to Journalists at the French Open Naomi Osaka's Statement on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/support

BLP Bulletin: 05.31.21

In this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights pro athletes standing against voter suppression, former student athletes partnering to stop abuse in youth sports, athletes like Steph Curry and Maya Moore continuing to work for change, Keston Hiura advocating to #StopAsianHate, and more. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform! Featured Articles: MLS, NWSL, USWNT soccer players sign joint statement against voter suppression OSU and U-M sex assault survivors partner with national organization to stop abuse in youth sports Exclusive: Stephen and Ayesha Curry join One Million Black Women initiative After Helping Her Husband Gain Freedom, Maya Moore Savors Her Own Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Reflects on the Legacy of the Athlete-Activist (and His Own) Milwaukee Brewers infielder Keston Hiura shares experiences as Asian-American professional athlete Drew Robinson on Twitter ASU athletes ready for careers in related fields taught at School of Community Resources and Development A new era of athlete activists inherit a centuries-old fight for justice --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/support

BLP Bulletin: 05.24.21

In this episode of Big League Philanthropist, Danielle chats with Katie-Jay Scott, former soccer player for UNC Wilmington and current executive director of iACT, a nonprofit that helps refugees lead and create change within their home communities. Katie-Jay discusses the work iACT does and why she was drawn to it. She also shares more about the soccer program she founded, Refugees United, which focuses on getting children in refugee camps involved with the sport. Finally, Danielle and Katie-Jay chat about her love for soccer and how it has left its mark on her life, her philanthropy goals, the difference that iACT has made globally, and how iACT and Refugees United will continue to make real change. You can follow Katie-Jay on Twitter @katiejayscott and Instagram @ktjscott, and iACT on Twitter @iact and Instagram @iactivism. You can learn more about their work on their website: https://www.iact.ngo/. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/support

Sn2, Episode 8: Katie-Jay Scott, iACT

In this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights more forgotten names of athlete activists from history, the influence of social justice on black athlete identities, Lewis Hamilton's activism, Dikembe Mutombo's $1 Billion investment into the Congo, PepsiCo's $1 Million investment to underserved US communities, and Philadelphia Union's work to reach zero landfill status. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform! Featured Articles: Long before Colin Kaepernick knelt, a Black female athlete defied the US National Anthem, but she's been largely forgotten How the Rise of Social Justice in Athletics is Transforming the Identity of Black Athletes in America Dikembe Mutombo Leads $1 Billion Investment to Revamp Mining in the Congo, Build Electric Vehicle Supply Chain PepsiCo Commits $1 Million To Improve Access To Soccer In Underserved Communities In The U.S. Philadelphia Union target zero landfill status for Subaru Park Lewis Hamilton opens up about activism and life beyond F1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/support

BLP Bulletin: 05.03.21

In this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights Simone Biles' new partnership with Athleta, Shaq's philanthropic efforts, Mechelle Lewis Freeman's support for the next generation of track women, and an update on the political implications of the Tokyo 2021 and Beijing 2022 Olympics as well as the transgender sports bill being debated in Montana. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform! Featured Articles: Simone Biles Leaves Nike for Partnership With Athleta Shaquille O’Neal On Why He’s Keeping His Philanthropy Close To Home Olympian Mechelle Lewis Freeman Is Paving the Way For the Next Generation of Track Girls Olympic athletes promised legal support if they protest An Olympics Boycott Isn’t the Best Way to Advance Human Rights Activists, students protest Montana bill on transgender athletes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/support

BLP Bulletin: 04.26.21

In this episode of Big League Philanthropist, Danielle chats with Tony Sanneh, philanthropist and former professional soccer player for the US National Team, MLS, and internationally in Bundesliga. Tony discusses his experience playing professionally, and the immense learning experience he has gained at the forefront of his own organization, The Sanneh Foundation. Danielle and Tony also discuss the importance of athlete activism and the Anti-Racism Campaign he's been actively involved with that's being pushed in the soccer world. Plus, Tony shares with us what's coming up for the foundation over the next few months and some of the initiatives they are currently working to push forward. You can follow Tony on Twitter @TonySanneh and Instagram @tonysanneh, and The Sanneh Foundation on Twitter @Sannehfdn and Instagram @thesannehfoundation. You can learn more about their work on their website: http://sannehfoundation.org/.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/support

Sn 2, Episode 7: Tony Sanneh, The Sanneh Foundation

In this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights the Warriors support for a rising broadcasting star, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's work in STEM, remembering activists from history like Paul Robeson and Jackie Robison, and how Olympique Lyonnais is committing to sustainability. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform! Steph Curry shares special moment with Aaron Taylor, former convict and Warriors guest announcer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shares wisdom from a life of activism Paul Robeson remembered in Princeton for his achievements, activism The Gist Newsletter #310 15.4.2021 “Sustainability is a leading subject for this football club” Bonus Reads: Alex Morgan, USWNT Players Appeal Decision Against Equal Pay The NCAA’s Threat To Pull Championships From Anti-LGBTQ States Carries Little Financial Weight ‘Hot Mic’ Slips Unlikely To Stop Leagues’ Push for More Fan Access The politicization of professional sports is a home run for society --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/support

BLP Bulletin: 04.19.21

The Big League Philanthropist podcast shares stories of athletes and nonprofits using #sportsphilanthropy to change the world. Learn why these athletes were motivated to get involved and what motivates them to keep going!

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