Friday Five: July 24, 2020
New Women’s Soccer Team, Founded by Women, Will Press Equal Pay Cause — Gillian Brazil, New York Times
“The work for change off the field will start sooner, through a partnership with the LA84 Foundation’s Play Equity Fund, which promotes access to sport for young athletes, particularly those of color.
Michael Bennett Retires From The NFL But is Just Getting Started — Gabe Zaldivar, SI.com
“Retiring feels a little like death of self, but I’m looking forward to the rebirth, the opportunity to reimagine my purpose.”
How Warriors’ Draymond Green is Using His Platform to Address Social Justice Issues — Mark Medina, USA Today
“I’ll continue to push these issues and stand behind those willing to fight for us as Black people that are being oppressed in so many different situations. It’s important we continue to move forward and continue to stand up for what we believe in. We can’t stop now. The fight is just beginning. It’s far from over.”
Meet Isaiah Davis-Allen, Harley-Riding Black Laxer Shattering Lacrosse Stereotypes — Matt DaSilva, Inside Lacrosse
“I played so many sports where I was the only person of color on the team. People who I’m talking to who are trying to start playing the game sometimes don’t know how to navigate that situation. That’s some value I feel like I add.”
Jrue and Lauren Holiday using $5 million NBA Bubble Salary to Start Social Justice Fund — Liz Roscher, Yahoo!Sports
“With everything going on in this world, it made me and my wife realize that we aren’t invested in our community as we feel we should be. This is one of those times to really, even though it’s kind of a kick in the pants, you kind of feel like I should’ve known this or I should’ve been doing this before. But you’re never too late. This is our time to contribute.”
