DONATE DONATE From Student to Master: Casey’s journey to a PeacePlayers fellowship June 13, 2023 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Casey Pearson. I’m from Detroit, Michigan. I’m currently 22 years old. In my free time I like to go to the gym, go shopping, and spend… Continue reading From Student to Master: Casey’s Journey to a PeacePlayers Fellowship
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Stories from PeacePlayers United States
MENTORSHIP IS THE NAME OF THE GAME
DONATE DONATE MENTORSHIP IS THE NAME OF THE GAME June 13, 2023 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn My family moved to Chicago from Puerto Rico when I was five. I’ve worked and lived in black and brown communities my entire life. I’ve seen my family begin a small business and work with community residents from an… Continue reading MENTORSHIP IS THE NAME OF THE GAME
Jada on Being a “More Able” 10-Year Old PeacePlayer
DONATE DONATE JADA ON BEING A “MORE ABLE” 10-YEAR OLD PEACEPLAYER, A BUSINESS MANAGER AND JUST PLAIN OL’ FIERCE OVERALL June 13, 2023 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Jada is just 10 years old, but she’s already got things figured out. She knows who she is, she knows what she’s capable of. “I describe myself as… Continue reading Jada on Being a “More Able” 10-Year Old PeacePlayer
Mike Muscala, A Gentle Giant Promoting Peace through PeacePlayers
DONATE DONATE Mike Muscala, A Gentle Giant Promoting Peace through PeacePlayers Written by Jimmy Greenfield May 29, 2023 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn There are no gentle giants in the NBA, not when it’s standard most nights to bang up against forwards and centers hovering around 7 feet tall, some of whom are pushing close to… Continue reading Mike Muscala, A Gentle Giant Promoting Peace through PeacePlayers
Sally Nnamani and David Cassel Assume Joint Directorship as Adam Johnson Transitions from PeacePlayers United States
DONATE DONATE Sally Nnamani and David Cassel assume joint directorship as Adam Johnson transitions from PeacePlayers United States February 1, 2023 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn PeacePlayers United States would like to extend gratitude to outgoing Executive Director Adam Johnson, following a year of devoted learning and hard work to grow and strengthen PeacePlayers United States.… Continue reading Sally Nnamani and David Cassel Assume Joint Directorship as Adam Johnson Transitions from PeacePlayers United States
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at PeacePlayers
DONATE DONATE Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at PeacePlayers October 12, 2022 SHARE Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn Welcome to “Latinx at PeacePlayers” where we celebrate the end of this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month and spotlight the PeacePlayers ‘familia’ who incite change in our communities daily. On our team,… Continue reading Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at PeacePlayers
PeacePlayers is Pleased to Announce Partnership with the NBA Foundation
DONATE DONATE PeacePlayers us’ new partnership with the nba foundation April 19, 2022 SHARE Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn PeacePlayers United States is proud to announce it is the recipient of a highly competitive grant from the NBA Foundation. This new collaborative partnership will help expand and introduce… Continue reading PeacePlayers is Pleased to Announce Partnership with the NBA Foundation
I Rolled My Eyes
DONATE DONATE “I Rolled My Eyes” A Memoir by Coach Onyeka March 14, 2022 SHARE Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn I rolled my eyes as the anchors droned on dispassionately about how they were doing such terrible things. They were stabbing innocent people and causing unrest. Their violent… Continue reading I Rolled My Eyes
PeacePlayers LA is Awarded LA84 Foundation Grant
DONATE DONATE *Title* *Subtitle* *DATE* SHARE Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn *Paragraph Text* Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo… Continue reading PeacePlayers LA is Awarded LA84 Foundation Grant
Meet Casey; Long-time Participant of PeacePlayers United States
DONATE DONATE Meet Casey Long-time participant of PeacePlayers United States September 10, 2021 SHARE Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn Like many youth who are a part of PeacePlayers U.S. which launched just a few years ago, Casey is still at the beginning of her PeacePlayers journey. When Casey… Continue reading Meet Casey; Long-time Participant of PeacePlayers United States