More than ever before, athletes have been standing up for what they believe in, whether that is through charities, building organizations, or protesting with others in the streets in the fight for social justice. Why is this? Why has there been a greater amount of athletes participating in the fight for social justice and why has it become more accepted by sports leagues? Through interviews with professors, journalists, and professional athletes this podcasts looks at what activists today learned from the past, and why the fight for social justice has never been greater.
Brandon Jantz discusses how he fell in love with soccer and his own journey within the game. Before being an owner of a local soccer club, he was a young player looking to fulfill his dream of being a professional soccer player. The way people domestically and internationally helped Jantz in his own journey is what has inspired him to help others in theirs.
On this episode, Steven Cruz discusses what went into the creation of AFJA, the nonprofit organization he founded which donates used soccer gear and equipment to countries in Central America.
In this episode of Joey Talks, co-host of the Shoulder 2 Shoulder LAFC podcast Jonathan Reimer discusses how he became an LAFC fan and the difference between LAFC and their rivals the LA Galaxy. Since the establishment of LAFC in 2018, the rivalry between the two soccer clubs has quickly become on the biggest rivalries in the league and must-watch soccer each time these two teams meet. Music: Title: GroOvy by: MC Cullah
Former college basketball player and current journalist/sports broadcaster, Devon Pouncey discusses the current activism in basketball today, and how it differs from other decades. Recorded: 11/17/20 Music: Title: GroOvy by: MC Cullah
In this episode I got to speak to an old friend of mine, Julia Weng. Weng attends Howard University where she has been super involved in covering several events in Washington DC. We spoke about current events involving sports activism as well as some of her own experiences within journalism and covering topics such as the 2020 Presidential Election. Recorded: 3/5/21 Music: Title: GroOvy by: MC Cullah
In this episode, I sat down with San Jose State basketball player Caleb Simmons. We talked about his social activist organization Athletes4chnges and their success in raising awareness for social justice as well as his own personal goals and breakthroughs as an individual. If you are looking for someone to inspire you, Caleb Simmons is just that guy. Recorded: 1/15/21 Music: Title: GroOvy by: MC Cullah
Portland Timbers Striker Jeremy Ebobisse joins the podcast to talk about the founding of Black Players for Change and its mission within Major League Soccer. Recorded: 11/20/20 Music: Title: GroOvy by: MC Cullah
To open up this Podcast, I talked with Pacific University professor, Jules Boykoff. Our conversation revolved Tommie Smith and John Carlos and their protest in the 1968 Mexico City which is still highly controversial to this day. Recorded: 10/20/20 Music: Title: GroOvy by: MC Cullah
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