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

11/02/20 • 18 min

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!

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 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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