NBA Approves 29 Social Justice Statements For Player Jerseys

The Los Angeles Lakers played a scrimmage against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, the first scrimmage within the NBA “bubble” at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Afterwards, Lakers star LeBron James shared some powerful words.

Ted Johnson President Donald Trump said that plans for a large-scale Republican National Convention have been canceled, an acknowledgement of the flare-up in coronavirus cases in Jacksonville, FL.Instead, Trump said that convention activities will still take place in its original local, Charlotte, but more events would be virtual.

Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul are teaming up for a very important cause.On Wednesday, the NBA stars announced the launch of their Social Change Fund initiative, created alongside a team of philanthropists and entrepreneurs to support critical issues impacting the Black community, such as racial equality and criminal justice reform.According to the mission statement listed on their website, the goal of Social Change Fund is to «invest in and support organizations that are working to

Warner Music Group (WMG) and the Blavatnik Family Foundation have announced the external board of directors for their joint Social Justice Fund, including executives from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines. The $100 million fund was announced in June following "#TheShowMustBePaused," an industry-wide campaign to sho

Jasmine Sanders is using her platform to fight for social justice.

CNBC‘s Power Lunch on Friday. “I think we’re missing the point.”Barkley said that any public message the league or its players takes as the season is scheduled to resume this month  in a COVID-19 bubble in Orlando should keep police and prison reform at their core.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerTurner Sports NBA analyst and Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley said that sports leagues and players have turned racial injustice issues into a “circus,” and warned that fans could be turned off by too much politics in sports.Barkley, speaking in a phone interview on CNBC, said players are placing more importance on kneeling and messages on their jerseys rather than important change.He echoed criticisms raised by fellow analyst Jay Williams of ESPN, who

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerUPDATE: ESPN has suspended NBA star reporter without pay, according to reports, the result of an obscene message he tweeted in reply to US Senator Josh Hawley.Wojnarowski will not be in Orlando, Florida to cover the NBA restart of its pandemic-shortened season. The length of his suspension has not been revealed.Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, sent a mass letter criticizing NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league’s relationship with China.

Also Read: Disney World Reopening Pushes Forward Despite Florida's COVID-19 SurgeDisney was forced to close its Orlando park and resort in March, along with its Disneyland park in California. As a result, Disney’s parks business took a roughly $1 billion hit to operating income during its most recent quarter.

By Their new collective bargaining agreement includes better pay, better training facilities, and new maternity and child care benefits.By The victim was 24-year-old Summer Taylor.By U.S. Soccer is now run by a woman.

Also Read: NFL Cancels 2020 Hall of Fame Game, the Kickoff to Preseason Football, Due to CoronavirusThe NFL declined to comment.The league’s increased focus on social justice comes four years after Colin Kaepernick began taking a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality against minorities.

told The New York Post, “I had second thoughts.” Turner also confirmed to TheWrap that Albert will not be going down to Orlando.Kevin Harlan, Ian Eagle or Brian Anderson will likely take over Albert’s spot in the network’s top broadcast team.Also Read: NBA Sets TV Schedule for Season Restart at Disney WorldThe NBA is set to resume its season on July 30 in a bubble environment at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando.

reported this news late Saturday night.Another report from Brad Turner of the points out that this move is being done in conjunction with Nike, who serves as the athletic wear sponsor of the NBA. In recent years, the NBA and its players have been quick to adopt relevant aesthetics in the face of the social injustice around this country being in the national consciousness, particularly to Black Americans.

Lais Ribeiro wears an animal-print one-piece swimsuit while taking a dip in the water at the beach on Friday (June 26) in Malibu, Calif.

The NBA has officially started testing its players just before the season resumes, Hot New Hip Hop reported. As the world breaks out of its self-imposed lockdown, sports leagues, including the NBA, have started getting ready for the new season.

UTA has committed $1 million to be donated to social justice causes and organizations. Guided by the UTA Foundation, the donations will be distributed over a four-year period.

Justin Kroll Film ReporterUTA will make a $1 million commitment to social justice causes that accompanies a series of internal initiatives — from raising pay for entry-level positions to promoting senior agents of color — aimed at substantially elevating the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.“The past few weeks have shown that we must address the pace in which we’ve approached our diversity and inclusion efforts,” said UTA CEO Jeremy Zimmer.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerUnited Talent Agency (UTA) has pledged $1 million to social justice causes.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerUnited Talent Agency (UTA) has pledged $1 million to social justice causes.