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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