LeBron James Co-Creates Voting Rights Advocacy Organization
LeBron James is not just a legend on the basketball court. He has used his wealth and platform to do great things off the court as well. He helped found the I PROMISE School in his native Akron, and has been conistently vocal on major social issus, particularly during the latter half of his career.
James' latest act of goodwill is helping to create a group focused on protecting the voting rights of African-Americans.
NEWS: @kingjames is finally taking the plunge into politics
— Jonathan Martin (@jmartNYT) June 10, 2020
He and a handful of athletes and entertainers are starting a new group to protect black voting rights
On how Lebron, @TheTraeYoung, @JalenRose + others are leaning into The Decision, 2020 >https://t.co/OvTa39Pgqn
The organization is called "More Than a Vote," co-created alongside other pro basketball figures like Jalen Rose, Trae Young, and Skylar Diggins-Smith. The group is focusing on a real and troubling issue in this country, voter suppression that disproportionately targets Black Americans.
Everyone talking about “how do we fix this?” They say “go out and vote?” What about asking if how we vote is also structurally racist? https://t.co/GFtq12eKKt
— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 9, 2020
James is one of the most prominent voices not just in sports, but in our society. He can bring more attention to this issue, and can use his platform to call out municipalities that are trying to restrict the constitutional right to vote. His timing is perfect, as the November election is fast approaching.