The MLS All-Star Hometown Hero Showcase presented by RBC Wealth Management and in partnership with Black Players For Change recognizes organizations & their leaders committed to serving the Columbus community. This week we’re honored to spotlight Ben Levey for their impactful work with The Final Third Foundation. “Our team at Final Third Foundation and I are honored to be chosen alongside three amazing leaders and organizations making an impact in our city. This is hopefully a launching pad that allows people to understand how F3 utilizes soccer, wellness, and education to grow the game and level the playing field—on and off the pitch.” Learn more about the #HometownHeroes at MLShometownheroes.com #MLSAllStar
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Tonight, it's Game 7, and the Philadelphia Phillies are locked at 3-3 in the #NLCS, with their eyes set on returning to the World Series! There's an undeniable magic in this team, and I'm convinced they have more tricks up their sleeves. Regardless of the outcome, they've achieved something extraordinary, making it to the NLCS for the second year running. I love stories of adversity and resilience. Sports are a remarkable metaphor for life itself. The lessons we learn on the field or court often mirror the challenges and triumphs we encounter in our personal and professional journeys. For many fans, they are not just games; they are a reflection of the human spirit's endless pursuit of excellence and achievement. This particular team faced a barrage of challenges, from injuries to fierce competition, yet they never once faltered in their pursuit of greatness. With unwavering determination and an unyielding spirit, they've shown us that setbacks are merely stepping stones to comebacks. The #Phillies have rekindled a powerful belief system and spirit in the City of Brotherly Love. This story is still being written and is reminding us all that success is not solely measured by wins and losses but by the strength of a team to bounce back from setbacks and keep pushing forward. That's how champions emerge and greatness achieved. #PhiladelphiaPhillies #Philadelphia #Philly #WorldSeries #NLCS #Grit #Determination #Adversity #Comebacks #FightinPhils #EnergyIndustry #Greatness #Champions #CityofBrotherlyLove #Belief (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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No Backboard Basketball League Media Network - No Backboard Basketball Training-Gyms and Video Studios - No Backboard Basketball NIL Prep Exposure Program
#facts NBA = No Black-owned Assets 1. There's no majority owner in the National Basketball Association who is of African American heritage. 2. The NBA could of started with a blacked owned, all black basketball team. 3. The NBA's economic objectives are global and international, not domestic resulting in more investment beyond the US boarder then in the US. 4. The African American community has been negligent in stewarding the athletic talent and creating institutions to do so. 5. The No Backboard Basketball League is purposed to create new, #blackowned , economic lanes for black and brown athletes, entrepreneurs, and creatives. Article: NBA = No Black-Owned Assets https://lnkd.in/gfTaDmfw
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✊🏾 Breaking barriers and reshaping the game: It's time for diversity and inclusion in the decision-making seats of black sports. Let's champion change together. 🏁 Click the link to join our network - https://buff.ly/4asB0cb #GameChanger #RepresentationMatters #BlackLeadersInSport #SportsLeadership #EmpowerChange
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Being a part of leadership Rutherford has been one of the greatest experiences.
Today's program day with Leadership Rutherford is all about Recreation, Sports & Cultural Arts! 🏀🎭 From a pickleball demonstration to a trip to the Center for the Arts, thank you to the many organizations for making this day unforgettable for the Class of 2024. Also, a special thanks to @MiddleTennesseeElectric for their continued support. Stay tuned for updates and insights as our future leaders explore the vibrant intersections of recreation, sports, and cultural arts in our community! 🌟 #LeadershipRutherford #Classof2024 #CommunityLeadership #RutherfordCounty
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At SportsTech.ai we not only help companies scale by opening our extensive global network at teams, leagues federations and athletes globally 🌎🌍🌏doesn’t matter if your in 🇦🇺Australia 🇺🇸Atlanta or 🇦🇹Austria, we also help companies raise capital $34.7M raised to date as a direct result of our intros. We also help identify potential exit partners (which is ultimate goal 🎯💰) as we did with edisn.ai and Fubo and something that often goes unnoticed we help you to find the right fit in additional advisors and partners who can help you in ways that we can’t. Case in point Decyfr Sport where we helped Sid Kohli identify 5 of his 6 advisory board members most recently Tracy Deforge CEO Founder The Players' Impact but also with Steve Byrd ex Sportradar, Rod Nenner ex Washington Commanders and Sébastien Audoux ex CANAL Group all of whom are onboard and helping Decyfr Sport scale📈📈📈 in ways that we couldn’t.
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Most people are familiar with the Negro Leagues of baseball, but few are aware of the Black Fives Era of basketball. Just after the game of basketball was invented in 1891, teams were called “fives” in reference to their five starting players. Basketball, like American society, was racially segregated & teams made up entirely of African American players were often known as “colored quints,” or “black fives.” The period of time between 1904 and when the NBA integrated in 1950, is known as the Black Five Era. During this time all-Black teams emerged, flourished, and excelled in urban industrial centers like New York, Washington, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and even Milwaukee. Barred from the Whites-only gymnasiums and athletic clubs, Black Fives teams played in church basements, armories, meeting halls and dance ballrooms. Rather than just isolated basketball games, these events also involved jazz music and dances before and after games. These teams would travel for months at a time, traveling thousands of miles, playing every night and twice on Sundays, often sleeping on the bus due to Jim Crow laws. Occasionally, they would play all white teams and faced ruthless name calling and overtly biased referees. The most famous team was the New York Renaissance or Rens, who had an 83% winning percentage and an 88 game win streak while barnstorming the country. 12 players from the Black Fives Era have been posthumously inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame. #blackhistorymonth2024
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⚾🌟 As we embrace January and gear up for Black History Month and MLB Spring Training in February, an important conversation emerges. In the coming days, articles will surface discussing the decline of African-Americans in baseball. What do you think are the top three reasons behind this decline, spanning from youth leagues to the Major Leagues? Share your insights and let's engage in a thoughtful dialogue on the future of diversity in America's favorite pastime. 💬🤔 #BaseballDiscussion #MLBInsights
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On February 9, 2024, the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Chairman Milton Jones Jr. participated with the Players Coalition in Las Vegas. The Players Coalition was founded in 2017 by NFL players Anquan Boldin and Malcolm Jenkins. Milton discussed the Work of the 100, The importance of mentoring, and how organizations have and can collaborate to effectuate positive change for youth and communities. 100 Black Men of America is a newly announced NFL social justice grant recipient at the national level. The Fireside chat included a Q&A with Malcolm Jenkins, who discussed the Players Coalition work, being an active participant in your community, and his new book, What Winners Won’t Tell You. The 100 BMOA The 100 Black Men of America, Inc. is recognized as the nation’s top African-American-led mentoring organization. The mission of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. is to improve the quality of life within our communities and enhance educational and economic opportunities for all African Americans. 100 Black Men of America is a newly announced NFL social justice grant recipient at the national level. #100BMOA
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On February 13, 1923, the New York Renaissance, the first all-Black professional basketball team, was organized. The Renaissance, commonly called the Rens, became one of the dominant teams of the 1920s and 1930s. Learn more about this amazing team here: https://lnkd.in/dGb96hpv #todayinblackhistory #todayinhistory #Trailblazers #BlackHistoryMonth #blackhistory #AmplifyBlackVoices #kalabash # #blackconsultants #blackbusiness #blackentrepreneurs #consultants #community
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