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Facing Social Justice in Sports follows the lives of over 20 athletes, coaches, and sports-media professionals in different stages of their careers - from youth to collegiate to pro - capturing their lived experiences and the defining moments that propelled them to advocate for change. Topics discussed include racism, gender equality, poverty, international-student rights, mental health, disability, and LGBTQ+ challenges, where each storyteller invites the reader to see the world through their eyes.

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"""I've always believed sports can serve as an incredible tool for inspiration and learning. Reading these stories was eye-opening and instructive, and I couldn't give this book any higher praise."" Don Yaeger11-time New York Times best-selling author ""Facing Social Justice in Sports offers a unique, penetrating portrait of athletes as they consider important social issues of our day; this is an insightful conversation with these rare and talented competitors."" Gene Policinski, former Managing Editor/Sports, USA TODAY ""A deeply thought-provoking and introspective look into the athlete's role as a modern-day cultural disrupter. Facing Social Justice in Sports is a must-read deep dive for any macro-minded sports fan."" Brandon Pope, TV host, writer, and columnist (Chicago's CW26 TV station; WGN Radio; Ebony Magazine; Chicago Sun-Times)"

I've always believed sports can serve as an incredible tool for inspiration and learning. Reading these stories was eye-opening and instructive, and I couldn't give this book any higher praise. Don Yaeger11-time New York Times best-selling author Facing Social Justice in Sports offers a unique, penetrating portrait of athletes as they consider important social issues of our day; this is an insightful conversation with these rare and talented competitors. Gene Policinski, former Managing Editor/Sports, USA TODAY A deeply thought-provoking and introspective look into the athlete's role as a modern-day cultural disrupter. Facing Social Justice in Sports is a must-read deep dive for any macro-minded sports fan. Brandon Pope, TV host, writer, and columnist (Chicago's CW26 TV station; WGN Radio; Ebony Magazine; Chicago Sun-Times)

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