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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. 

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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