National Basketball Association

Jeremy Lin. Asian American man on basketball court wearing blue uniform.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Aug 28, 2019 4:11PM EDT

Jeremy Lin Leaves NBA, Heads to Chinese Basketball Association

“To challenge stereotypes, make history, rep Asians at the NBA level and pave the path as others have done for me has been an absolute privilege.”
LeBron James smiles in Black suit and turtle neck in front of white wall with black text
Sameer Rao  Aug 7, 2018 11:33AM EDT

LeBron James Spins Pundit's Insult Into Sports Activism Docuseries

Showtime’s “Shut Up and Dribble,” which counts the NBA superstar among its executive producers, will explore the history of the NBA and activism.
Black woman in black leather jacket sits on stage holding a microphone
Kenrya Rankin  Oct 27, 2016 1:54PM EDT

Singer Barred From Singing Anthem at 76ers Game for Wearing 'We Matter' Jersey

Sevyn Streeter: “I also felt it was important to express the ongoing challenges and ongoing injustice we face as a Black community within the United States of America.”