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Following His Olympic Victory, Kevin Durant Acquires A Minority Stake In French Soccer Club Paris Saint-Germain

Kevin Durant has struck gold overseas. Olympic Victory The athlete is fresh off a USA Basketball Men’s National Team victory at the 2024 Olympics, taking home a gold medal alongside teammates, including LeBron James and Stephen Curry, and leading against France in a 98-87 upset, according to USA Today. View this post on Instagram A post shared by USA Basketball (@usabasketball) Durant now has four Olympic gold medals, according to his Team USA profile. “My goal every time I put this jersey on was to represent my country, my state, my street, my family name, and it help put the game forward,” Durant said, per USA Today. “And since I’ve been here, we’ve done that. We built off the Dream Team in ’92, and we carried that torch and that was the main goal.” Investing In Paris Saint-Germain Besides focusing on the victory lap on the court, Durant also looked to do the same in the business world through his sports, media, and entertainment company Boardroom, which he founded in 2019...

Aug 13, 2024

Bronny James Wins $10K Prize From 'Call of Duty' Summer League Tournament

Bronny James just took home a top prize in the gaming world. The Los Angeles Lakers player participated in the “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III” Tournament, which was held during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, NV, Bleacher Report mentions. James outperformed Charlotte Hornets’ Grant Williams and Detroit Pistons’ Bobi Klintman during a drill contest that lasted two minutes, with James scoring 84 points. As a result, he walked away victorious with a $10,000 prize pool and a “Call of Duty” championship belt. The outlet also notes James had previously played in other “Call of Duty” tournaments and competed for a $25,000 prize in “Modern Warfare III” back in May. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bleacher Report (@bleacherreport) James’ interest in gaming should come as no surprise. In fact, in 2020 he became a member of esports group FaZe Clan, TMZ Sports reported at the time. “He joined as our newest member. It’s a very authentic relationship that developed between...

Jul 16, 2024

Jaylen Brown Was In An MIT Robotics Session When He Secured The Largest Contract In NBA History

NBA player Jaylen Brown was once labeled “too smart” to join the very league he would go on to earn a historic contract with. Athlon Sports reports Brown graduated Wheeler High School in Marietta, GA, at the top of his class. He accomplished this while excelling on the basketball court. He was a first team All-American and top-five national high school prospect, his NBA bio reads. Between 2015 and 2016, Brown continued his studies at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), while playing for its basketball team. However, he was not satisfied with the freshman courses they offered him, which were not challenging enough, The New York Times reports. He swapped out some of his classes to take on African American Studies, an upper-division class from the Global Poverty and Practice minors program, and a graduate course titled “Theoretical Foundations for the Cultural Studies of Sport and Education,” which he had learned about through Hashim Ali, co-founder of the Oakland...

Jun 20, 2024

How Nextdoor's Product Marketing and Multicultural Engagement Lead Reesha Howard Is Using Her Journey To Amplify Underrepresented Voices

Reesha Howard had an unconventional journey into her position as a tech executive. Born in the South Side of Chicago, IL, Howard recalls growing up to appreciate the differences in cultures and forging connections with people of color as well as with those who identified as queer. This was on full display while she attended Whitney M. Young Magnet High School. “It’s funny how when you take the time to reflect on how a journey started, you’ll notice all these clues along the way to where you were headed, long before you realized it…,” she mentioned. “ By the time I attended Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, I was deeply immersed in culture and always had strong connections with people of color and queer people.” Howard’s burgeoning advocacy later manifested in her career trajectory, which was uniquely challenging to embark upon. While attending Florida A&M University on a full-ride scholarship, she recalls feeling “ under-resourced” and “overwhelmed” with her responsibilities at...

Jun 17, 2024

The First Student From LeBron James' I Promise School Graduates College

Anthony Claytor is the first I Promise School student to graduate from college. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, the school launched in Akron, OH, through the LeBron James Family Foundation, which was established in 2004 to “positively affect the lives of children and young adults through education and co-curricular educational initiatives.” The I Promise School came into fruition in 2017 through a partnership with Akron Public Schools (APS) and a committee of local leaders, educators, parents, and experts, Andscape reported. The school officially opened in 2018. “This school is so important to me because our vision is to create a place for the kids in Akron who need it most — those that could fall through the cracks if we don’t do something,” James said at the time, according to Andscape. “We’ve learned over the years what works and what motivates them, and now we can bring all of that together in one place, along with the right resources and experts. If we get to them early...

Jun 13, 2024

Joel Embiid Launches Media Company With LeBron James And Maverick Carter's SpringHill Company

Creative money moves are coming from MVP Joel Embiid as he announces the launch of Miniature Géant, a media company in partnership with SpringHill Company. The new partnership with SpringHill Company — co-founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter — marks the expansion of the creative firm’s footprint.

Jun 26, 2023

Saints Linebacker Demario Davis Teams Up With Local New Orleans Organizations To Teach The Power Of Web3 To The Youth

Athletes across the spectrum have been heavily involved in their communities for some time — from Lebron James founding I Promise School to Serena Williams investing in the next generation of tennis players. There is no shortage of Black athletes dedicated to ensuring that youth are equipped with the tools to be successful, and New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis is not one to be left out of the conversation. In a culture where parts of society suggest athletes “shut up and play,” sports players like Davis ignore that jargon and invest valuable time and resources into the communities that matter to them. Through a partnership with New Orleans, Louisiana’s Youth Empowerment Project (YEP), Davis led a three-day workshop as a part of a summer program. Courtesy of the Youth Empowerment Project

Aug 17, 2022

LeBron James' Foundation To Open Multimillion-Dollar Medical Facility To Provide Affordable Healthcare For Akron Residents

LeBron James’ foundation is supporting its community to the fullest. In 2023, the LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) will open the I Promise HealthQuarters — a multimillion-dollar Akron medical facility.

Jun 8, 2022

JR Smith Is North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete Of The Year

JR Smith is still achieving milestones off the court. As AfroTech previously reported, the former National Basketball Association (NBA) player embarked on his first semester at North Carolina A&T State University during the spring of 2021. Smith was not only in his academic bag but he returned to his sports bag, too, becoming a walk-on for the Historically Black College and University’s golf team. His transition from the league to student-athlete was successful, to say the least, as he announced he finished his premier semester with a 4.0 Grade Point Average (GPA). “I can’t even describe the feeling, I ain’t even gonna lie to you,” said Smith in a video reacting to the news about his grades. “A lot of hard work went into that s*** you know… Monday through Friday eight to eleven, sometimes longer, straight schoolwork. When you’re not used to going to school and doing all that s***, ahh man… freshman year you don’t think you can do it, you always hear about your disabilities,” Smith...

Apr 26, 2022

LeBron James Family Foundation, Old El Paso To Open Restaurant To Feed And Employ I PROMISE Families

Hearing LeBron James’ famous call for “Taco Tuesday” is like clockwork on his social channels. It’s a time that brings the taco lover and his family and friends together. For the next venture of the NBA star and his LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) , the same feel of communing over meals is set to be taken to families across his hometown of Akron, OH. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SportsCenter (@sportscenter) The Foundation and Old El Paso will be opening their first-ever restaurant, The Taco Shop by Old El Paso, according to a press release. The new dining venture is an extension of LJFF and Old El Paso’s ongoing partnership, where they’ve held taco Tuesday nights and donated meals for James’ I PROMISE School. The Taco Shop — located in LJFF’s House Three Thirty — will have a menu that features meals from Old El Paso and selections “inspired by taco dishes created in the James household.” “We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with LJFF and the House...

Feb 23, 2022

LeBron James Family Foundation And Box Tops For Education Launch Campaign To Advance Racial Equity In Education

Education has diligently played a fundamental part in LeBron James ‘ activism from his charitable donations to opening I PROMISE School — a public elementary school in his hometown of Akron, OH — in 2018. In the basketball star’s latest initiative, his LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) is joining forces with Box Tops for Education, along with Walmart , in an effort to join the movement and fight toward racial equity in education for K-8 schools in the United States, according to a press release. “For my Foundation and our work in education, we’ve made this a priority in everything we do because we know how important it is to helping students and families stay engaged,” said James in the press release. “We’re excited to help share what we’ve learned and tell this story alongside Box Tops for Education and Walmart.” As back-to-school campaigns are in full effect as students begin to make their return, “The Best Year Starts Here” digital series is LJFF, Box Tops, and Walmart’s...

Aug 20, 2021

Russell Westbrook to Open Middle and High Schools in His L.A. Hometown to Cultivate Tomorrow's Leaders

Washington Wizards’ star Russell Westbrook has announced a notable feat to form a new middle school and high school in his Los Angeles hometown to empower tomorrow’s leaders, PEOPLE shares. The former MVP has reportedly teamed up with the L.A. Promise Fund to open the Russell Westbrook Why Not? Academy in an effort to “create better access to educational and outdoor opportunities for children and the community at large in South L.A.,” Westbrook told PEOPLE. According to PEOPLE, the work Westbrook has done through his Why Not? Foundation has helped him acknowledge how neglected schools in underserved communities are when it comes to resources and funding to support students. “I not only want to inspire and empower these students but I want to help provide the essential and necessary resources to set them up for success beyond the classroom,” he shares with the outlet. I am excited to announce my @WhyNotFdn is partnering with @LAPromiseFund to launch the Russell Westbrook Why Not?...

Feb 26, 2021

LeBron James to Open Community Hub For Financial Literacy and Job Training in Akron

LeBron James gives back to his community continuously. Following the establishment of I Promise School, I Promise Village transitional housing, and other off-court initiatives, the LeBron James Family Foundation is now opening House Three Thirty, reports TIME. Announced this week, House Three Thirty is a 60,000-square-foot venue that will offer financial literacy advice, job training, and a variety of other services that the entire Akron community can utilize. “House 330 is going to be a sanctuary for our families,” said James of the venue — that will also include a dining space, coffee bar, private card room, and a museum dedicated to the NBA champion. “It’s going to be a place where all our families can grow and learn. This will be a hub for everything possible our families will need.” In addition to cool recreational amenities, students and families can receive training in areas like plumbing, heating and cooling, food service, merchandising, accounting, and event planning. The...

Dec 16, 2020

5 Uplifting Quibi Shows You Need to Stream This Weekend

Quibi is finally here! Add the new mobile streaming platform to your regular Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video rotation. Launched earlier this month, Quibi offers over 50 scripted and unscripted shows. Its first batch of content includes daily essential news programs, documentary, competition shows and everything in between. What’s more, they’ve got some much-anticipated shows in the pipeline. Though Quibi’s aim was to provide entertainment while folks are on the go, the subscription-based service can still be a treat for those of us safely quarantining indoors and looking for some good feels. As Rolling Stone reports , Quibi is currently offering free 90-day subscriptions to anyone who signs up on their website before April 20. With that said, here are the most uplifting shows you should try out while it’s free.99! “Thanks A Million” Yes, this human interest show will tug at your heartstrings. The idea is that A-list celebs pay it forward with enormous acts of kindness — in the...

Apr 10, 2020