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Carmelo Speaks On Social Justice

In an interview with Sopan Deb of the New York Times, the Portland Trail BlazersCarmelo Anthony explains why he is speaking out for social justice. Anthony has partnered with Chris Paul of the Oklahoma City Thunder and retired NBA great Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat to create the Social Change Fund. The fund’s goal is to support communities of color by investing in them and focusing on issues critical to Black people. Anthony spoke about why he is doing this work now, following the death of George Floyd.