ATHLETE ACTIVISM IN AMERICA WEBQUEST & PROJECTSports, Social Justice, and the Power of Athlete VoicesEssential QuestionHow have athletes in the United States used their public platforms to influence social, political, and cultural change? BackgroundThroughout American history, athletes have used their public visibility to speak out about social justice, civil rights, political issues, and community reform. From early efforts to challenge racial segregation to modern protests addressing equality,