The NBA’s Board of Governors will dedicate $300 million to its new NBA Foundation focused on “creating greater economic empowerment in the Black community.” What […]
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Lebron James Will Not Wear Social Justice Jersey
The NBA star said his thoughts on racial inequality cannot be properly represented on the back of a jersey, the Hill reports. What We Know: […]
Stephen Jackson Urging NBA To Cancel Season, ‘Now Ain’t The Time’
Stephen Jackson’s friend, George Floyd, was killed in Minneapolis on May 25th while in police custody. Floyd’s death sparked nationwide protests, now in their third […]
LeBron James Forms Voting Rights Group, “More Than A Vote”
NBA superstar LeBron James and a group of other prominent black athletes and entertainers are creating a group aimed at protecting African Americans’ voting rights […]
President Obama Gives Two Commencement Speeches Over Weekend, Highlights Racial Inequality and Pandemic Disaster
Former President Barack Obama delivered a rousing commencement speech on Saturday to graduates of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) urging them to […]
LeBron James Reveals Official Title of ‘Space Jam’ Sequel
NBA superstar LeBron James will be the face of a forthcoming Space Jam sequel, but little else has been revealed until now. What We Know: James […]
Jennifer Hudson Performed Special Kobe Bryant Tribute At 2020 NBA All-Star Game
On February 13th, the NBA league announced on Twitter that Jennifer Hudson, an Oscar winner and American Idol alum will pay tribute to Kobe Bryant, […]
Students from LeBron James’ School Surprised with Free College Tuition for 4 Years
The LeBron James Family Foundation announced Wednesday that it will provide four years of free tuition for eligible students in the school’s first graduating class […]
LeBron James to Wear Gianna Bryant’s Jersey Number at NBA All-Star Game
Kobe and Gianna Bryant are to be honored February 16th at the All-Star Game. What We Know: Firstly, the NBA arranged a special tribute to […]