Sports for Social Justice

 

Part One: Sports for Social Justice

Sports can be a force for civil rights and social justice. Athletes have influence in schools and communities and, when they speak up on the issues, it matters.

Here, University of Michigan students Kayla Douglas and Sara Driesinga, interview UM Athletic Director Warde Manuel about sports for social justice. All three were high school and college athletes, and believe strongly that athletes should step forward and speak out on the issues of the day.

Warde believes that athletes should go beyond the playing field to leadership roles and work for positive change in their schools and communities.

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER AND DISCUSS

Part Two: Sports and Social Justice Timeline
History has many examples of athletes who have used sports as a platform for social justice.  The following timeline provides information on some of the major ones, and the actions they took.

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