Tag Archives: NBA

Positive Black Male News: Lebron James Pledges $1 Million to Former High School for New LeBron James Arena!

Posted on May 14, 2013 by theblackmancan
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Let’s be real for a minute, Lebron James is a beast on the court, I’m quite baffled to be honest how so many people can dislike the man, I mean what has he done. I recall Cleveland Cavalier fans burning … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Deron Williams & Red Bull refurbishing Brooklyn basketball courts

Posted on March 5, 2013 by theblackmancan
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By Lynn Hoppes Nets point guard Deron Williams is paying back the Brooklyn community that has welcomed his team. As part of the “Brooklyn’s Got Wings” project in partnership with Red Bull and the Nets, every assist Williams dishes out over … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Kenneth Faried joins group to fight homophobia in sports

Posted on February 21, 2013 by theblackmancan
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by Hassan Washington This month, Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried became the first NBA player to join Athlete Ally, an organization devoted to fighting homophobia in sports. “Becoming an Athlete Ally gives me the opportunity to spread a message of inclusiveness throughout … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Celebrating 10 Years of Wade’s World Foundation!

Posted on February 11, 2013 by theblackmancan
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Congratulations are certainly in order to Mr. Dwayne Wade; not only did he help lead his team the Miami Heat to their 2nd Chamionship title in just six years, he also released his first book ’A Father First,’ and his foundation, Wade’s … Continue reading →

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League of EXTRAordinary Black Men: Brandon Robinson

Posted on February 11, 2013 by theblackmancan
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Brandon graduated from Eastern University with a BA in Media Communication and from Hofstra University with a MA in Journalism. He began his journalism career at 12 with the Nets hosting Nets Slammin’ Planet. On the education side, he’s done college … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Spurs’ Stephen Jackson to Open Academy for Youth in Hometown

Posted on October 29, 2012 by theblackmancan
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By: Ken Rodriguez The idea came from a hurricane, from wind and rain and a storm surge that displaced residents and shuffled students from shuttered schools in Port Arthur, Stephen Jackson’s hometown. The Gulf Coast community (pop. 53,818) was reeling in … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Amar’e Stoudemire takes trip to Rikers Island to inspire incarcerated teens

Posted on October 2, 2012 by theblackmancan
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By: NY Post It was a first for Amar’e Stoudemire, spending two hours in a prison gym Friday, speaking to about 250 incarcerated adolescents ages 16 to 18. Stoudemire was part of a panel that also included ex-Knick and Syracuse … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Amar’e Stoudemire launches a children’s book series

Posted on August 19, 2012 by theblackmancan
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by Similoluwa Ojurongbe NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire is set to release a new book series for middle-school-aged children. The books are to be published by Scholastic in a series called STAT: Standing Tall and Talented. Co-written by Stoudemire with the Scholastic team, the … Continue reading →

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