Month: February 2026

A Conversation with George Felton of the San Antonio Spurs

DONATE DONATE A Conversation with George Felton of the San Antonio Spurs February 18, 2025 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn “Here are two young women from different cultures, and they’re best friends – that just pierces your heart” We sat down with George Felton, a veteran scout with the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs and a longtime… Continue reading A Conversation with George Felton of the San Antonio Spurs

Finding Solid Ground on the Basketball Court: Araya and Shamiya’s Story

DONATE DONATE Finding Solid Ground on the Basketball Court: Araya and Shamiya’s Story February 9, 2025 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn In Brownsville, Brooklyn, young people like high school seniors Shamiya and Araya carry a lot on their backs. Years of divestment and institutional racism have left opportunities scarce and communities divided by gang lines. “I… Continue reading Finding Solid Ground on the Basketball Court: Araya and Shamiya’s Story

From Detroit to the World: Omar’s Friendship Games Experience

DONATE DONATE From Detroit to the World: Omar’s Friendship Games Experience February 2, 2025 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn When 14-year-old Omar arrived at the Friendship Games this past summer, he didn’t know what to expect. Although Friendship Games was coming to his hometown of Detroit, and he didn’t have to travel for the experience, it… Continue reading From Detroit to the World: Omar’s Friendship Games Experience