From launching racial justice initiatives to backing organizations on the frontlines fighting to address systemic oppression, professional athletes are using their resources and platforms to evoke change.
Among the group of individuals at the intersection of sports and activism is WNBA player Angel McCoughtry.
The petition—dubbed the #SayTheirNames Jersey Campaign—was created to encourage players to add the names of women and men of color who were victims of police brutality.
“I am currently working with the @lvaces and @wnba to use our voices, our uniforms, and our sport to continue to impact and create real change.
According to CBS Sports, NBA players will now be allowed to add statements about social justice to their jerseys.
