Kendall Rae argues that citizen journalism and social media were critical in ensuring authorities investigated the murder of Shanquella Robinson.

“so social media and citizen journalism has played a huge role in bringing attention to her murder and are largely responsible for getting the authorities to take a deeper look into what really happened to her”

Athletes who advocate for social justice issues are motivated by a sense of moral obligation to address what is inherently wrong in society.

“I'm just a normal human being that speaks up when I see something wrong. I don't want the activist title. I just want like an active member of society. If I come in here and y'all start talking and [ __ ] about a woman, I'm going to be like, not too much. Right. Not too much. We're not letting like ”

True impact work requires treating social issues like a business to achieve measurable results rather than simply donating money.

“Like so many people who make impact work, they write First of all, writing a check is easy, okay? If you have money writing a check is easy. Like don't think cuz you give money away that you're making a difference. Like go do the work, okay? But make it real change.”

Advocating for justice is an essential, long-term commitment that empowers families and communities to continue pushing for societal change.

“I feel that just the advocacy in itself, it kind of defined me as a woman and it made me feel really like badass.”