Athlete Activism: The Next Frontier

Athletes today are standing up and speaking out against discrimination, particularly LGBT inequality. Their influence has led to advances on the Olympic level, more inclusive spaces for LGBT fans, and more awareness of how LGBT inequality impacts communities beyond the field of play. This has provided the LGBT rights movement with a unique opportunity to expand this discussion in more communities, particularly in the south, where the sports community wields tremendous influence.

This panel will explore the implications of how the sports community is reshaping the culture of athlete activism and discuss new ways to engage LGBT communities as social change agents.