After watching and listening to the reaction of so many athletes and coaches in the wake of Derek Chauvin being found guilty of murdering George Floyd, it made me realize just how much sports itself has changed since Floyd’s death.
Although we had athletes speaking out and kneeling down before May 25, 2020, it was Floyd’s death that motivated and mobilized athletes, coaches and entire leagues to do even more.
We’ve seen athletes across all spectrums become involved in town-hall discussions with local police forces and voting-rights movements within their communities.
We’ve seen college athletes leading protests on campuses nationwide and using their voices and platforms like never before.