'The Knicks are the most valuable franchise in the NBA, and James Dolan has generational wealth thanks to a long list of black employees. That makes him expertly qualified to advocate for their humanity,' writes donnovanbennett.
using both his notoriety and his own experience to bring awareness to the issue at hand.
The Raptors have long supported Ujiri’s Giants of Africa charity with resources and promotion. Ujiri is the first African-born team president in major North American sports. He’s advised by Wayne Embry, who was the first African-American GM in the NBA. If we weren’t in the midst of a pandemic, we’d be watching the NBA Finals right now — the perfect platform to amplify these issues.
You’re allowed to say, “We’re against the police abusing their power,” without upsetting an individual politician or a police chief. In fact, many have come out to say the exact same thing.Military vehicles are patrolling the streets in New York City and across the country. Buildings are burning. Police officers are hurting people and people are hurting police officers. Meanwhile, three officers who contributed in the death of Floyd have still not been arrested.
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