Socially Conscious Athletes Rewriting the Book on How to Be a Pro-Jock

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Athletes, like politicians, used to utilize their positions of power and the stage they were on to voice their opinions about socially pertinent issues. From Muhammad Ali to Jim Brown, pro-sports stars have been a big part of major movements in our nation’s history. Has this been lost on the athletes of today? Not completely…but the issues have changed and so has the way that athletes express their views. Gone are the days when sports stars were untouchable to the public as social media has bridged the gap between pros and their fan bases. Athletes have the ability to stay in constant contact with their followers and to project their stance on current events.

Here is a look at some of the most socially conscious and outspoken athletes of today: