These world-class athletes are not just great on the field and in the gym, they are leading the charge to spread the word about the importance of mental health and wellness. [...]
March
26,
2023
Via The New Yorker, an article on a new book looking at racial politics in the NBA which argues that the real history of the league is one of strife between Black labor and white ownership:
In “Black Ball,” a new book [...]
Via NPR, a look back at NBA great Bill Russell's work as an activist on and off the court.
Bill Russell, who died at the age of 88, was more than just a basketball superstar and world-class athlete. As a dedicated human rights [...]
February
9,
2023
This documentary on Bill Russell shows how - on the court - he was a force to be reckoned with, a champion who sacrificed himself for his teammates and love of basketball. Off the court, Bill Russell was a force in the fight for [...]
January
27,
2023
Via SI.com, a report on how Steve Kerr and the 2022 NBA champions used their recent trip to D.C. as a policy summit on gun violence, marking an important evolutionary shift in what had historically been a ceremonial [...]
January
24,
2023
Via TerraDaily, a report on China's top diplomat's use of an NBA charm offensive ahead of crucial visits:
China's new foreign minister made a video appearance at a basketball game in Washington to mark Lunar New Year, amid [...]