Title: Inclusion and Diversity in Major Sports: NBA, NFL, NBA, WWE, USTA
Headings: The Growing Impact of Diversity and Inclusion in Professional Sports – Part 2
The Growing Impact of Diversity and Inclusion in Professional Sports – Part 2
Remembering Those Who Paved the Way for Diversity in Sports Organizations
Kenny Washington — Advancing Diversity in Sports in the NFL
Jackie Robinson — Advancing Diversity in Sports in MLB
Earl Lloyd — Advancing Diversity in Sports in the NBA
Althea Gibson — Advancing Diversity in Sports in the National Lawn and Tennis Association
The Importance of Being Bold for Diversity and Inclusion

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Today, diversity in sports organizations is readily recognized. Athletes of different ethnicities, cultures, genders and sexual orientation often come together. But the degree of diversity in sports organizations today is much improved from decades past. And as society has evolved, it has diversity in sports to thank for social progress. Even now, events on the playing field continue to shape how we as a society perceive diversity and inclusion. Sports have the power to create social change—and they’ve done so throughout time. Remembering Those Who Paved the Way for Diversity in Sports Organizations
In the last century, many sports legends have been recognized in a variety of sports. But none have been more influential and prominent than those courageous individuals who broke through the diversity barriers. Today’s diversity in sports organizations is a direct result of bold leadership both on and off the field.