In 2000, 60 Minutes toured Dikembe Mutombo's hometown in the Congo, visiting the market where he worked for $1 a day. When asked about his first NBA paycheck, Mutombo said, "I couldn't believe it." He passed away at 58 from brain cancer on Monday. cbsn.ws/3ZPlrcG

NBA Africa today announced a collaboration with Opportunity International, to build outdoor basketball courts in Nairobi, Kenya and Kigali, Rwanda and host basketball clinics next year.  As part of the collaboration, each court will host a Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA coaches clinic aimed

One “helluva ride” by one “helluva Player - and one HELLUVA MAN!” Congratulations, my Brother! Looking forward to your continued success! Danny Green

56 years ago today, Tommie Smith and John Carlos performed the Black Power salute at the Olympics that outraged millions of white Americans. —The was an act of protest by the U.S. athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos during their medal ceremony at the 1968 Summer Olympics in

You know I had to say it. Happy Halloween, everybody! Make sure you vote. IWillVote.com

Had fun surprising some of the volunteers working hard to elect @AlsobrooksforMD as Maryland's next U.S. Senator. Maryland, make a plan to vote for Angela Alsobrooks – someone who will fight for you and be a champion for your state. IWillVote.com/MD

VOTE - Our Ancestors are watching. #VOTE

Get rid of that imposter syndrome and KNOW you belong. WHO BETTER THAN YOU?!

I just proudly cast my ballot with my daughter, Alex. In her first election, Alex got to vote for her mom for Senate, and for Kamala Harris to be our next President.

Never forget. Missing him always. Celebrating his Born Day today with the Ancestors. 💐💐🌹🌹🌸🌸

Roberta Flack joins the ancestors - one of my most beloved Sheroes. Joy Reid’s last mainstream media broadcast - another beloved Shero. Tough day. Still, a luta continua. 🌺🌺🌺🌹🌹🌸🌸🌸🌼🌼🌼

He was a Shining Star and magnificent role model for the Players. A life well lived. Arms around his Family. #JuniorBridgeman

During the 1940s, it was rare for a black person to have control over an enormous amount of land. However, Reverend Isaac Simmons from Amite County, Mississippi, owned than 270 acres of debt-free land. His family is said to have owned the land since 1887, and worked the land

Meeting dozens of brilliant, tireless & compassionate women Surgeons was humbling and empowering.  A reminder of the pride we have in the role that women play in standing up and standing with our communities across the country. #WomensHistoryMonth

The uncomfortable reality around this year’s Jackie Robinson Day andscape.com/features/uncom….

Remembering the Honor and graciousness conferred upon our Players in recognition of their social justice work. He lived for peace. Pray he enjoys eternal peace. #Pope

Honoring you as always on this your 100th birthday. Our Black Shining Prince.🌺🌺🌺🌸🌸🌸🌹🌹🌹 #MalcolmX100

To overcome racial inequality, we must confront our history. (Equal Justice Initiative) calendar.eji.org/racial-injusti…. On today’s date in 1921, Greenwood - a Black Community in Tulsa - was attacked by white mobs. Never forget. #Greenwood

To overcome racial inequality, we must confront our history. (Equal Justice Initiative) calendar.eji.org/racial-injusti…

Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111 nytimes.com/2025/11/24/us/… via @NYTimes