Jackie Robinson
What is Jackie Robinson known for?
Becoming the first African American to play in Major League Baseball.
Name one NBA player (current or past) that participated in these protests?
Lebron James, Russell Westbrook, Damian Lillard, Paul Pierce
Why did Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their hands during the medal ceremony?
Symbol of Black power and protest against racial inequality.
What was Muhammad Ali best known for in sports ?
Boxer
What sport did Colin Kaepernick played?
What team did Jackie Robinson played for?
Brooklyn Dodgers
During the national anthems, NBA players kneeled to protest racial injustice, gaining influence from which Professional athlete?
Collin Kaepernick
Why did Tommie Smith and John Carlos removed their shoes during the ceremony?
Symbol of poverty and economic struggles faced by Black Americans.
What was Muhammad Ali's view on integration?
He was opposed to it and believed that it led to more violence?
What did Colin Kaepernick do during the national anthem that made people furious?
Taking a knee
What case did Jackie Robinson fight that was a part of it, will eventually get overturned by the U.S Supreme Court in 1954?
The Doctrine of Separate but Equal/ Brown V. Board of Education
Where did this event took place? (tip: It's in Florida)
Orlando, Fl.
What were the consequences of Tommie Smith and John Carlos Action in the 1968 Olympics?
Suspended from the U.S Olympic Team and expelled from the Olympic Village.
What was Muhammad Ali's name before converting to Islam?
Cassius Clay
Why did Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the National Anthem?
A way to protest for the excessive use of police brutality against minorities, especially against African Americans
What was one of Jackie Robinson accomplishments after retiring from baseball?
First African Vice President of a company (Chock full o'Nuts), First Black analyst for Baseball, and a spokesperson for equality in sports.
What were some of the phrases that NBA players wore on their jerseys in response to the attacks made in 2020?
"Black Lives matter" "Say their Names" "Equality" "How many more" "Peace" "I can't breath"
After the Olympics, both athletes continued their activism. Tommie Smith became involved in the Olympic Project for Human Rights, and John Carlos joined this organization. What was the name of the project?
The Black Panther Party
What did some of the NFL players responded to Kaepernick knee during the anthem.
Some supported by taking a knee, criticize Kaepernick for disrespecting the flag and country.
What day honors and commemorates Jackie Robinson?
April 15
What specific date did the NBA postponed all their games to a response to all their players protesting?
August 27, 2020
In 2008, Tommie Smith and John Carlos were both awarded with this award for their courage and impact in the 1968 Olympics.
Arthur Ashe Courage Award
Despite facing backlash, Colin Kaepernick signed a significant endorsement deal with this major sportswear company in 2018?
NIKE