The Work - Michael Carter-Williams: Making a Difference at Syracuse University, Pushing for Racial Equality and Raising his Daughter in Today’s World

Michael Carter-Williams: Making a Difference at Syracuse University, Pushing for Racial Equality and Raising his Daughter in Today’s World

11/23/20 • 27 min

This week on The Work, Chloe and Brandon talk to Orlando Magic Point Guard Michael Carter-Williams.

Did ya'll know that Michael is named after his grandfather? His grandfather changed his name from LeRoy to Mike, having to assimilate to get more business as a black man in America. Michael talks about his legacy and gives us an insight to his family story.

Michael dives into Syracuse and his experience as a student on campus. Still today, he is heavily involved with the Athletic Department at Syracuse. Michael helped their Athletic Director re-craft his statement on Black Lives Matter after the death's of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.

We learn more about the Bubble and Michael's experience protesting. He fights so hard for his daughter and future kids so that they can grow up in a better world.

A key message from Michael is to spread the word of social injustice. Educate yourself. Talk to your friends and family. It is important!

And for more information on the The Social Change Fund visit: https://www.thesocialchangefund.org/.

This week on The Work, Chloe and Brandon talk to Orlando Magic Point Guard Michael Carter-Williams.

We learn more about the Bubble and Michael's experience protesting. He fights so hard for his daughter and future kids so that they can grow up in a better world.

A key message from Michael is to spread the word of social injustice. Educate yourself. Talk to your friends and family. It is important!

And for more information on the The Social Change Fund visit: https://www.thesocialchangefund.org/.

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Troy Brown Jr.: Black Male in America, Making it Out of Vegas, and the Difference Between Right and Wrong

Troy Brown Jr. reflects on how his parents raised him as a black man in America.

Growing up, Troy was determined to make it out of Las Vegas as a kid. Now, as an NBA player, he feels a responsibility to give back to his local communities and to be an inspiration to younger kids.

In high school, Troy was saddened to see other students who were homeless, and he has made it a point to help the unhoused youth population in Vegas through Project 150.

Troy has also been very active with the Special Olympics since high school. His goal is to show kids in the Special Olympics community that they can achieve anything and that NBA players are “normal people."

Troy is also involved in the Black Lives Matter movement. Along with Bradley Beal and Natasha Cloud, Troy recently participated in and supported a BLM protest in the DC area.

TOMORROW is Election Day. Everyone PLEASE use your voice and make yourself heard! It is your RIGHT! Go out and Vote!

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Harrison Barnes: “I wouldn’t be here without MY MOM"

This week on "The Work," Chloe and Brandon talk to NBA star Harrison Barnes. Harrison not only puts in “The Work” on the court, but he is one of the most active players off the court!

We talked to Harrison about his mom and how she inspired him to make a difference in the world.

Harrison has done so much for the community and was awarded the NBA Cares Community Assist Award in 2019-2020. Among all of the highlights in Harrison's career, from NBA champion and more, Barnes ranked the NBA Cares Community Assist Award among his top accolades!

He is also on the NBA Foundation's Board of Directors, along side MJ and MORE, AND did ya'll know that he is on the Board of Directors at the First National Bank!

Harrison talked about the NBA bubble and his response the the tragic deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Harrison and his wife zoomed the families impacted by police brutality to hear their stories. He discusses the importance of “continuing to stay relevant, continuing to force issues and continuing to Say Their Names!”

Make sure ya'll tune in! You do not want to miss this one!