Jones : Billie Jean King ' protest over Muhammad Ali is a sign sports figures are finding their voices . She says recently they 've been silent , but history has many examples of athletes ' protests . Jones says that Muhammad Ali , Muhammad Ali , Arthur Ashe all spoke against injustice . Trayvon Martin : Athletes now weigh in on Trayvon Martin and other issues , and it 's about time .
Roxanne Jones : Rams ' protest over Ferguson is a sign sports figures are finding their voices . She says recently they 've been silent , but history has many examples of athletes ' protests . Jones says that Muhammad Ali , Billie Jean King , Arthur Ashe all spoke against injustice . Jones : Athletes now weigh in on Trayvon Martin and other issues , and it 's about time .