Allan Houston, New York Knicks (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images)
The New York Knicks will host a panel to recognize the national day commemorating the end of slavery.
The New York Knicks are proving actions speak louder than words. After facing sharp criticism for their delayed public statement in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd, the team is putting racism front-and-center by hosting a youth symposium in celebration of Juneteenth, the national day commemorating the end of slavery.
On June 18, the Knicks and Rangers, as part of their parent company Madison Square Garden Sports, will host a webinar on Zoom, focusing on the power of sports to bring people together, resolve conflicts, and educate.