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In this week's roundup of articles from the world of athlete activism and sports philanthropy, Danielle highlights stories on Jennifer King breaking barriers in the NFL, the role MLB legend Hank Aaron played in the Civil Rights Movement, how climate change forced a netball player to retire, an update on the status of transgender athletes' right to play under the Biden administration, and a great read on athlete activism from McGill University's The Bear and The Bull. Follow us on twitter @bigleaguephil and on instagram @bigleaguephilanthropist, and follow our parent company @tacklewhatsnext on any platform!

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Transgender Youth Bills Reflect Deep Divisions Across U.S. States

Hank Aaron's legacy beyond baseball: The role he played in civil rights

Source: Washington's Jennifer King to make history again as first Black woman to be full-time NFL coach

‘Climate change forced me to retire from sport’

How Athlete is Starting to Sound Like Activist