In collaboration with ABC, the NBA, and The Undefeated, ESPN has announced the launch of a new forward-thinking initiative, #ChampionBlackBusinesses as part of its “Rise Together” campaign that was unveiled earlier in the season, Black Enterprise reports . According to Black Enterprise , this co-branded community-based initiative was created to display across ESPN platforms during the NBA finals and beyond as a means to help amplify Black-owned businesses and their stories, while also showcasing their importance and impact on communities around the country. On the court, only one team can be crowned champion this NBA season. Here at ESPN, we look to crown all Black-owned businesses as true champions of their communities. Join us #ChampionBlackBusinesses pic.twitter.com/p8yB2QhbcS — ESPN (@espn) September 30, 2020 “We are incredibly humbled and proud to help tell the story of athletes fighting for not only the championship, but also social justice, and it has inspired us to extend...