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In celebration of Black History Month, Common Impact is spotlighting remarkable Black nonprofit leaders and their many contributions to creating more positive, healthy, and equitable communities.
Today we hear from Jerelyn Rodriguez, Founder & CEO of The Knowledge House, a South Bronx-based nonprofit committed to building a diverse pipeline of tech talent from low-income communities as a critical step in achieving its broader vision of alleviating poverty. The Knowledge House provides high school students and young adults with training, fellowships, and internships to prepare them for successful careers in technology. Like Jerelyn, all staff are people of color who hail from the same communities as these fellows.
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NBA Foundation announces $2 million in grants to help Black communities
Vincent Goodwill
December 17, 2020, 8:30 AM
The NBA Foundation announced $2 million in grants to several organizations that will drive engagement and development. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The NBA Foundation made its first big wave in its commitment to Black communities across the United States with a $2 million grant to several organizations that will drive engagement and development.
Its board of directors also announced Greg Taylor has been pegged as the first executive director. Taylor will take over in January after serving as a senior vice president of player development, having been involved with assisting players with professional and social development.
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, teams, and governors to advocate for change and I look forward to using my experience working with non-profits to further our investment in the next generation of Black leaders.”
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 York) and the Youth Empowerment Project (New Orleans) were selected as recipients.
These organizations align with the NBA Foundation’s mission to provide skills training, mentorship, coaching and development for high school, college and midcareer Black men and women in communities across the United States and Canada.
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