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Visions of Unity: Thunder to Celebrate Black History Month

Oklahoma City, Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 – The Oklahoma City Thunder will celebrate Black History Month throughout February with community events and in-game recognition starting on Saturday, Feb. 1. Thunder players (scheduled to appear), will mentor and meet with youth from the Oklahoma City Police Department’s FACT program at the Thunder Corporate Office. During the visit, Thunder players and students will participate in group activities that will include a handshake circle, which focuses on getting to know one another and a group Jenga activity that will focus on teamwork. The Family Awareness and Community Teamwork (FACT) is a program of the Oklahoma City Police Department that targets youth ages 10-17 with a focus on character-building and equipping the community to make a difference in the lives of youth in Oklahoma City.