How NBA Superstar LeBron James is Balancing the Scales of Education
As we consider paths to social reform, the sports icon has already addressed inequality in a crucial area.
After recent societal failings, many of us are hyper focused on inequities that persist within our communities. From policing to housing, employment, and education — gross disparity in quality and fairness among ethnic and socioeconomic groups in the U.S. is being exposed with such raw truth that the world can’t turn away.
We’re demanding change and working to develop solutions with never before exhibited collective urgency.
Although, LeBron James was on to the prohibitive issues existing within our education system and committed to doing something about it well before doing something became trendy.
The LeBron James Family Foundation opened its I Promise School to students in 2018.
Located in Akron, OH, childhood home of the Foundation’s namesake, a partnership with the local public school system to develop the institution began in 2011. James describes opening the I Promise School as his “most important professional accomplishment.” He pinpoints his challenging journey through Akron Public Schools…
