LeBron partners on nonprofit to promote voting

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.KingJames and a collection of black athletes and entertainers have formed a nonprofit organization called More Than a Vote, which is geared toward energizing black voters and thwarting voter suppression.

has also pledged his involvement in his hometown of Detroit, and current WNBA player and ESPN contributor Chiney Ogwumike, as well as ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins, will join the effort in Houston.

As the country fell into a state of unrest, James talked to other athletes, including Jackson, who was a friend of Floyd'sJames, 35, first used his voice to bring awareness to social issues affecting black Americans in March 2012, when he and then-teammate Dwyane Wade organized a photo of the entireteam wearing hooded sweatshirts, the same style of hoodie that Trayvon Martin was wearing when he was shot and killed by George Zimmerman.

More Than a Vote plans to direct those athlete voices to a common cause and pair with voting rights organizations already on the ground in an assortment of swing states to amplify the message.

 

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KingJames Voter Depression: That feeling Democrats get when they think of voting.

KingJames Smh.Such a narcissist.

KingJames 😂😂😂😂 He's been so privileged though

KingJames KingJames: If reparations for your and my people, Native Black Americans, isn't your new nonprofit's ultimate end, then its true effectiveness will be increasingly questioned. Transformative politics/change is desperately needed, Mr. James. -Rg2

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KingJames KingJames I Cant give you enough credit for what you have accomplished in using your platform for the better towards black men women and children’s in this America that belong to all of us . Thank You My Brethren

KingJames If anyone wants to vote, go vote..that simple some.lines are longer than others.

KingJames Vote Trump!

KingJames ESPN Suck and so does the NBA, NFL

KingJames Flopper and a quitter?

KingJames What I really don't like about him is his thirst for recognition. Looks like everything he does is for himself in the end. 'Oh look ! I built a school ! Look, I have formed a non profit organization ! Please call me the goat already !'

KingJames Lets go KingJames.💪 This is a very HUGE step for African Americans community. If KingJames and other athletes were to let those 4.4 million African Americans, who sat out '16 vote, it would be more than any money could offer.💯🙏

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KingJames Salute to bron bron!!

uninterrupted KingJames You are already recognized for the way you approach life in so many means.

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LeBron James backs effort to prevent U.S. black vote suppressionLos Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is starting a group with other black celebrities to work to prevent the suppression of the African-American vote, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. TrevorNews The incidents of today are bringing forward a new Jim Brown/Mohammed Ali and its 100% necessary Good for LeBron TrevorNews Clearly they were turned away at the polling stations that's why we need this TrevorNews Alright! Let’s do this!!!
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