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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