The NBA announced the five selected companies for the inaugural NBA Launchpad portfolio. The program aims to source, evaluate, and pilot emerging technology that could impact the future of the sport—full story in SportsPro. #Innovation #SportsTech sportspromedia.com/news/nba-launc…

.NBA All-Star #BamAdebayo is committed to ensuring that black people are seen in the #tech space. As the founding collaborator of #BlackIsBeautiful, Adebayo will use the #NFT collection to bring awareness to creators of color across the Web3 space. news.yahoo.com/nba-star-bam-a…

The #OriginalTeeOffGolfClassic, which is the premier African American golf experience will honor NBA legend #AlonzoMourning. The event will be filled with celebrities including John Starks and J.R. Smith. blackenterprise.com/wendell-haskin…

The NBA and a variety of #technology partners are looking to leverage the NBA Summer League to experiment with cutting-edge production technologies at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion. sportsvideo.org/2022/07/15/nba…

An outlook on what #DEI issues consist of vs. what people think they really are.

Over the past decade, many companies have made big investments in #DEI initiatives. According to a recent study, 76% of job seekers and employees consider diversity and inclusion when looking at potential employers. A great read from Harvard Business Review. hbr.org/2022/07/dont-l…

.Indiana Pacers Sports and Entertainment unveiled refurbishments of an outdoor basketball court, highlighted by a vibrant mural that displays the energy of surrounding neighborhoods. The court was created to reflect basketball and culture across Indianapolis. nba.com/pacers/news/ps…

#MorganCato will join the Phoenix Phoenix Suns front office as the team's VP of basketball operations and assistant GM. With this, Cato becomes the first woman of color to hold those titles in the NBA. Sports Illustrated has the full story on the historic hire. si.com/nba/2022/07/22…

"Employers may want to ensure DEI efforts are well-received and find ways to ensure accountability." A good read from HR Dive. x.com/sengelmeier/st…

"Whatever is going on in an employee's life, employers can take a proactive approach toward equity and inclusion by being flexible about their return to the office and leave policies." A good read from @entrepreneur.

In the NBA last season, there were a total of 75 full-time officials, with 6 of those being women. Since 1997, the league has had at least one female referee, but recently, it has taken steps to grow that number. fanbuzz.com/nba/female-nba…

When a company contracts with #DiverseSuppliers, they not only boost business but also create economic opportunities in their communities. A great advocate of this is Cheryl Harris of The Allstate Corp. She provides great insight into this conversation. benefitspro.com/2022/07/18/why…

#DEI training and initiatives can bring together the ideas and perspectives of people to create a more unified workforce where all employees feel included. There are many tools and ideas for organizations to create effective DEI experiences for all. td.org/atd-blog/how-t…

"Businesses are spending more money on #DEI initiatives than ever before. By one estimate, the global market for DEI reached $7.5 billion in 2020, and it is expected to more than double by 2026." What are your thoughts on the state of DEI in the workforce?

In the past few years, companies have pledged to embrace #DEI in their workplaces, however, some organizations have fallen behind, leaving employees of color feel unsupported. A good read from CNBC on how to fix this problem. cnbc.com/2022/08/02/dei…

If your organization has not sent a message about human issues affecting #diversity, then now is the time. Many industry #leaders today are using their voices for positive change and supporting one another is what diversity is all about. entrepreneur.com/article/430655

The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES) released the 2022 National Basketball Association (NBA) Racial and Gender Report Card (RGRC) today. Thank you to the NBA & all its leaders who have done such an incredible job promoting #inclusion. tidesport.org/nba

Children from the Eatonville Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida have completed an extensive mentorship program over the last eight weeks that was put on by the Orlando Magic and others to learn lessons about sports, #leadership, and life. Love this! nba.com/magic/news/orl…

August is #BlackBusinessMonth - no better time to highlight our partners, @EastsideGolf6. Thrilled to have joined founders, Earl and Olajuwon along with Original Tee’s Wendell Haskins, at the annual #HoopTee in #Charlotte. Bonus - we made the shootout ca.finance.yahoo.com/video/eastside…

I'm very much looking forward to this year's #NationalBlackMBAConference next month. For those who haven't already, make sure to register as spots will fill up quickly. I look forward to seeing you all there! nbmbaa.org