3 Generations of Athlete Activists All in 1 Place

3 Generations of Athlete Activists All in 1 Place

3 Generations of Athlete Activists All in 1 Place

Legends in their sport. Legends in the community.

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This week, three generations of activist athletes take the stage at Wake Forest University for a powerful conversation as part of the Rethinking Community conference. It’s me, your Edge of Sports host Dave Zirin, interviewing 1968 Olympic legend John Carlos, former NBA player Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, and Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad. If only there were something to talk about in the world of sports and politics.

Also, I have some choice words about what the NFL players truly won after their meeting this week with NFL owners.

Special thanks this week go out to Melissa Harris-Perry, Shanta Covington, and Rolisa Tutwiler at Wake Forest.

Dr. John Carlos, ’68 Olympian
The John Carlos Story

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, Former NBA Player
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Ibtihaj Muhammad, USA Fencing Olympic Medalist
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Zirin,
Colin Kaepernick Was Mocked and Threatened for Taking a Knee. He’s Also Winning.

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