In this week’s episode, athlete, activist, author, and founder of the Etan Thomas Foundation, Etan Thomas, joins us to discuss the important and expanding role of athletes in social activism. We also examine the joys and challenges of Black fatherhood and raising socially conscious and empowered children through the lens of his book, “Fatherhood: Rising to the Ultimate Challenge”. The hosts for this episode are Don Cravins, Jr., NUL Senior Vice President of Policy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

National Urban League

Athletes

Activism

Police Brutality

Football

Patriotism

Mentors

Fathers

Colin Kaepernick

 

Contact and Follow:

Web: #ForTheMovement

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NULpolicy

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Etan Thomas’ Twitter: @EtanThomas36

Etan Thomas’ Instagram: @EtanThomas36

Etan Thomas’ website: www.etanthomas.com

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Don’s Twitter: @DCravins