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    NBA Players Will Wear Words of Protest During Games

    Chris Paul of the Oklahoma City Thunder: “It is our job to use our collective platform to both put a spotlight on those issues and work to effect change.”
    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Jul 6, 2020 3:30PM EDT
    Jeremy Lin. Asian American man on basketball court wearing blue uniform.

    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.”

    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Aug 28, 2019 4:11PM EDT
    LeBron James smiles in Black suit and turtle neck in front of white wall with black text

    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.

    Sameer Rao Aug 7, 2018 11:33AM EDT
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    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.”

    Kenrya Rankin Oct 27, 2016 1:54PM EDT

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