Friday Five: July 31, 2020
Dear Black Girls: WNBA Player’s Powerful Essay Hits Home for Young Women — Nicole Pelletiere, GMA.com
“I wanted to put it out there and let Black girls and women know, ‘I see you. I hear you. I am you.”
Ex-NFL Linebackers Reggie Williams Driving Force Behind Disney Sports Complex Hosting NBA Bubble — Jarrett Bell, USA Today
“Williams, who played 14 NFL seasons as a Cincinnati Bengals linebacker, became the first African-American vice president at Walt Disney World for the primary purpose of developing the sports recreation business.”
‘The Nicest Human I’ve Ever Met’: Boban Marjanovic, the NBA’s Best Teammate — Tim Cato, The Athletic
“He’s a special, caring, loving, upbeat guy. And he’s a better player than everyone thinks. But you couldn’t ask for a better professional, a better teammate, for sure.”
Chris Paul’s Leadership Lessons — Jonathan Abrams, Bleacher Report
“So, it is what it is. I’m no different than any other player in this league. We all made sacrifices. All the employees, everyone here is making this happen. Everybody made sacrifices. But at the end of the day, our family is the most important thing.”
Michael Jordan, Jordan Brand Announce First Partners in $100M Fight Against Systemic Racism — Analis Bailey, USA Today
“I’m all in with Jordan Brand, the Jordan family and our partners, who share a commitment to address the historical inequality that continues to plague Black communities in the U.S.”
