LUG x Black History Month

This Black History Month, we are recognizing the athletes who made a positive difference in sport. 

We want to pay tribute to the brave individuals who have advanced the conversation regarding inclusivity and equality in sports for black athletes and fellow minorities. Athletes like the ones we are highlighting this month have fought to create positive social change against racism and racial prejudice in sports through their heroic example both in and out of the athletic arena. 

It is important for all of us to acknowledge the mission to combat racism. Sports are for everyone. Period. 

	Akim Aliu	Professional Hockey Player Chair for the Hockey Diversity Alliance Click HERE to learn more about the Hockey Diversity Alliance
	Matt Dumba	NHL Player on the Minnesota Wild Member of the Hockey Diversity Alliance executive committee
	Sarah Nurse	Canadian Hockey Gold Medalist Board member for the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) with intentions to take action in the community concerning Black Lives Matter
	Willie O'Ree	Former NHL Player for the Boston Bruins Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2018 as part of the "Builder" category Known for showing courage when he broke the league's colour barrier 60 years ago
	Grant Fuhr	Former NHL Goaltender for the Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Sabres First black NHL All-Star Game MVP and inductee to the Hockey Hall of Fame
	PK Subban	NHL Player for the New Jersey Devils Currently executive producer for the new docuseries, "Black Life: A Canadian History" Aims to educate audiences and spark conversation of racism in sport
	Angela James	Coach for The Toronto Six Named "the first superstar of modern women's hockey" and hailed as a pioneer who brought the women's game into the mainstream
	Serena Williams	Winner of 23 Grand Slam singles titles in women's tennis - most successful female tennis player of the Open Era Advocate for the Black Lives Matter movement
	Jackie Robinson	Former professional baseball player Became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball Broke the colour barrier in the MLB
	Tiger Woods	The GOAT of golf and one of the most dominant athletes of his time Single-handedly changed the public's perception of golf An idol for kids everywhere, and more significantly, a golf idol to many for the first time in their lives. Major supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement
	Jesse Owens	American track and field athlete Won 4 Gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games Battled poverty and racial bigotry with sporting success
	Michael Jordan	Former NBA Player - some would say the GOAT Won 6 championships with the Chicago Bulls Amongst other activities, he has pledged $50 million to racial and social-justice groups
	Doug Williams	Former NFL quarterback and coach Became the first African American quarterback taken in the first round of an NFL draft, and the only starting African American quarterback in the NFL at the time