[Social Change Fund]
Anthony, Paul, and Wade have been passionate and outspoken activists for social justice and equality long before their impactful speech at the 2016 ESPYS calling on their fellow athletes to promote social change.
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[Charles Barkley\Social Justice]
Barkley: “We need police reform, we need prison reform. My concern is turning this into a circus instead of trying to do some good stuff.”
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[NBA\Black Lives Matter]
The NBA and the players union have agreed to have “Black Lives Matter” painted on the courts inside both sidelines of the venues at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
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[LeBron James\Patrick Mahomes]
NBA star LeBron James and reigning Super Bowl champion quarterback Patrick Mahomes have partnered together as part of James’ More Than A Vote organization.
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[Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving]
There is a legitimate debate to be had about the optics of Black players, many of whom have been on the frontlines of nationwide protests, convening to entertain the masses at serious risk both to their health and of distracting from their social movement.
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[NFL\NBA\MLB\Qualified Immunity]
Player’s Coalition: “It is time for Congress to eliminate qualified immunity…When police officers kill an unarmed man, when they beat a woman, or when they shoot a child, the people of this country must have a way to hold them accountable in a court of law.”
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[NBA\George Floyd]
NBA Coaches: “As a diverse group of leaders, we have a responsibility to stand up and speak out for those who don’t have a voice…Witnessing the murder of George Floyd in cold blood and in broad daylight has traumatized our nation.”
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[Sports News\Africa Basketball]
The Basketball Africa League is a joint effort between the NBA and FIBA (International Basketball Federation) which announced this formation on February 16, 2019. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver talked about the establishment of the BAL in a press conference during the 2019 NBA All-Star weekend. Silver hinted former President Barack Obama–who is said to be an avid supporter of this initiative–will play an important role.
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[Tennis News]
WTT CEO Carlos Silva: “The 2019 World TeamTennis season will go down as one of the biggest growth years in the league’s long and storied history.”
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