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NBA honors Carmelo Anthony for his social justice initiatives

Trail Blazers' Carmelo Anthony Named Inaugural Winner of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award

NEW YORK, June 29, 2021 – The NBA today announced that 10-time NBA All-Star, entrepreneur and philanthropist Carmelo Anthony of the Portland Trail Blazers has been named the inaugural Kareem Abdul- Jabbar Social Justice Champion. Anthony was selected from a group of five finalists for his dedication over the past year to pursuing social justice and advancing Abdul-Jabbar’s life mission to engage, empower and drive equality for individuals and groups who have been historically marginalized or systemically disadvantaged.  Anthony, whose efforts to effect change span nearly two decades, further intensified his commitment to social justice this past year. In July 2020, he partnered with 11-time NBA All-Star Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns and NBA legend Dwyane Wade to create the Social Change Fund, which aims to address social and economic justice issues facing Black communities and break down the discriminatory barriers to success. Through the fund, Anthony is focused on critical issues including championing criminal justice reform and inclusion, advocating for the human rights of all Black lives, expanding access to voting and civic engagement, increasing Black representation in government, and building economic equity in communities of color through investment in education, employment, wages, and housing. Last summer, he also served as guest editor-in-chief for

Honored, humbled, but not satisfied: Carmelo Anthony on receiving the inaugural Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award

Honored, humbled, but not satisfied: Carmelo Anthony on receiving the inaugural Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award While Anthony receives this recognition in 2021, his efforts have been ongoing for over 15 years as he's sought reform and change in various social issues. Brian Martin, for NBA.com On May 3, Carmelo Anthony climbed to 10 th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list – joining an elite group with some of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball, led by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, whose 38,387 career points remains the benchmark three decades removed from his retirement. But the connection between Kareem and Carmelo goes well beyond the buckets they can put up on the court. Both men have been leaders off the court in the fight for social justice and racial equality and both have used their platforms to bring change to their local communities and on a national platform.

Blazers' Carmelo Anthony Wins Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award

AP Photo/Jack Dempsey Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony is the first-ever winner of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award. Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer, community activist, author and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Kareem Abdul-Jabbar announced the honor on TNT before the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks played Game 4 of their Eastern Conference Finals series on Tuesday. NBA @NBA .@kaj33 announces @carmeloanthony as the inaugural winner of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar #SocialJusticeChampion Award! #ThatsGame pic.twitter.com/gMVODrAAYU

Carmelo Anthony, primer ganador del Premio Kareem-Abdul Jabbar

Trail Blazers' Carmelo Anthony Named Inaugural Winner of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award - Los Angeles Sentinel | Los Angeles Sentinel

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Jrue Holiday Selected As Finalist For Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award

The NBA today announced that Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony, Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes, Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris, Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday and Golden State Warriors forward Juan Toscano-Anderson have been selected as the five finalists for the inaugural Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award.  The new annual

Finalists announced for the inaugural Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award | NBA.com India

Carmelo Anthony, Harrison Barnes, Tobias Harris, Jrue Holiday and Juan Toscano-Anderson have been selected as the five finalists for the inaugural Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award. The new annual award, named after six-time NBA champion and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, recognizes a current NBA player for pursuing social justice and advancing Abdul-Jabbar’s life mission to engage, empower and drive equality for individuals and groups who have been historically marginalized or systemically disadvantaged.

Finalists announced for the inaugural Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award | NBA.com Canada

Carmelo Anthony, Harrison Barnes, Tobias Harris, Jrue Holiday and Juan Toscano-Anderson have been selected as the five finalists for the inaugural Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award. The new annual award, named after six-time NBA champion and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, recognizes a current NBA player for pursuing social justice and advancing Abdul-Jabbar’s life mission to engage, empower and drive equality for individuals and groups who have been historically marginalized or systemically disadvantaged.