This story appears in the June 18, 2018 issue of SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. To subscribe, click here.
In our society, professional sports franchises operate on a unique platform. They have the power to bridge gaps and bring communities together. They foster a deep sense of pride and respect for the cities they call home. Most importantly, this distinct platform affords them the opportunities and resources to cultivate positive, fundamental change. The power of sport has the extraordinary ability to transcend what happens on the field and address some of the key issues we face on a daily basis.