The NBA’s Collective Voice for Change Against Racial Injustice in America
There is no doubt that 2020 has been an unprecedented year; between the COVID-19 pandemic, an economy under fire, and a massive racial justice revolution that continues every day, this calendar year has been one for the history books. Though 2020 has certainly been depressing and bleak, the racial upheaval that has taken place and that continues to move forward has been brewing for years, and it was only a matter of time before the systemic racism that is deeply rooted in American culture moved its way to the forefront of the country’s mind, demanding some drastic change. What started as a spotlight on police brutality evolved into a deep dive into essentially every American structure and organization, from large corporations, to the entertainment industry, to small-town black-owned businesses. Somewhere in the middle of all that, the sports industry found its voice, and it made waves through its various influential platforms as a vehicle for change. … More The NBA’s Collective Voice for Change Against Racial Injustice in America
