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In other news, the NBA Foundation Board of Directors has selected Greg Taylor as its first executive director. Taylor, currently NBA’s senior vice president of player development, starts his new role on January 4. He is expected to lead the Foundation’s mission to drive economic empowerment for Black communities through employment and career advancement. “As a proud member of the NBA family, I am honored to be selected to lead the NBA Foundation in its development,” said Taylor in a written statement. “During my time at the league, I have been inspired by the efforts of NBA players,...

NBA to Distribute $300 Million for Black Economic Empowerment 17 Dec 2020 The National Basketball Association’s Board of Governors voted over the summer, to donate $300 million aimed at the economic empowerment of the Black community. The league will distribute $30 million per year over the next ten years. The first $2 million in grants were announced on Thursday. According to ESPN: Seven organizations — exalt (New York), Management Leadership for Tomorrow (Washington), Marcus Graham Project (Dallas), Operation DREAM (Milwaukee), TEAM Inc. (Oakland, California), The Knowledge House (New Y...

NBA distributing money for social initiatives A new NBA season will tip off Tuesday, but the league's mission to support empowerment for the Black community, as demonstrated in the Orlando, Florida, bubble, hasn't been forgotten. The NBA board of governors in early August announced a $300 million initial contribution to establish the NBA Foundation, dedicated to creating greater economic empowerment in the Black community. The first grants are being distributed from the NBA owners' pledge to give $30 million annually over the next 10 years through the foundation. A total of $2 million in inau...

NBA Foundation announces first $2 million in grant awards December 17, 2020 GMT NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA Foundation has chosen the initial seven recipients of grants from the newly created group, the first step toward what the league has promised will be at least $300 million in money designed to spur additional economic empowerment in Black communities. Thursday’s seven grant recipients focus on matters such as criminal justice system avoidance for youth; professional job coaching; increasing diversity in media; mentoring and more. The foundation has also selected Greg Taylor as its firs...

NBA Foundation Announces First $2M in Grant Awards Author: Dec 17, 2020 NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA Foundation has chosen the initial seven recipients of grants from the newly created group, the first step toward what the league has promised will be at least $300 million in money designed to spur additional economic empowerment in Black communities. Thursday’s seven grant recipients focus on matters such as criminal justice system avoidance for youth; professional job coaching; increasing diversity in media; mentoring and more. The foundation has also selected Greg Taylor as its first execut...