The MLS All-Star Hometown Hero Showcase presented by RBC Wealth Management and in partnership with Black Players For Change recognizes organizations & their leaders committed to serving the Columbus community. This week we’re honored to spotlight Ben Levey for their impactful work with The Final Third Foundation. “Our team at Final Third Foundation and I are honored to be chosen alongside three amazing leaders and organizations making an impact in our city. This is hopefully a launching pad that allows people to understand how F3 utilizes soccer, wellness, and education to grow the game and level the playing field—on and off the pitch.” Learn more about the #HometownHeroes at MLShometownheroes.com #MLSAllStar
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PROBLEM : Historically Black Colleges are disproportionately underrepresented in the National Football League (NFL) The Carolina Panthers - Cincinnati Bengals - Los Angeles Chargers - Minnesota Vikings - New York Jets have neither drafted nor contracted an HBCU Player in the past 10yrs. (2014-2024) SOLUTION: LJPR Global aims to create an HBCU Coalition that brings awareness to the overlooked elite talent in HBCU Athletic Programs and ultimately increase the HBCU presence in the NFL and NFL Draft AGENDA: •Align with the NFL for distinctive HBCU •PRO DAYS attended by all 32 NFL teams •Organize HBCU Combines that are Nationally Broadcasted & Sponsored •Connect HBCU Players with NFL Agents to properly represent them •Create a Menu of Elite HBCU Athletes for NFL Scouts to consider ****Full Report**** https://lnkd.in/gt_mCSjp ***JOIN THE COALITION Conversation*** https://lnkd.in/gcHCtW2N —— #drafthbcuplayers #nfl #nflnews #sportsbiz #sportbiz #nflagent #nflagents #hbcu #hbcus #collegesports #collegeathletics #womeninfootball #diversity #equity #inclusion #dei #diversityequityinclusion #america #publicrelations #sportsmarketing #sportsmanagement #athletemarketing #talentmanagement #publicrelationsagency Nichole Lee Michael Greer Jesikah Feaster
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✊🏾 Breaking barriers and reshaping the game: It's time for diversity and inclusion in the decision-making seats of black sports. Let's champion change together. 🏁 Click the link to join our network - https://buff.ly/4asB0cb #GameChanger #RepresentationMatters #BlackLeadersInSport #SportsLeadership #EmpowerChange
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Most people are familiar with the Negro Leagues of baseball, but few are aware of the Black Fives Era of basketball. Just after the game of basketball was invented in 1891, teams were called “fives” in reference to their five starting players. Basketball, like American society, was racially segregated & teams made up entirely of African American players were often known as “colored quints,” or “black fives.” The period of time between 1904 and when the NBA integrated in 1950, is known as the Black Five Era. During this time all-Black teams emerged, flourished, and excelled in urban industrial centers like New York, Washington, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and even Milwaukee. Barred from the Whites-only gymnasiums and athletic clubs, Black Fives teams played in church basements, armories, meeting halls and dance ballrooms. Rather than just isolated basketball games, these events also involved jazz music and dances before and after games. These teams would travel for months at a time, traveling thousands of miles, playing every night and twice on Sundays, often sleeping on the bus due to Jim Crow laws. Occasionally, they would play all white teams and faced ruthless name calling and overtly biased referees. The most famous team was the New York Renaissance or Rens, who had an 83% winning percentage and an 88 game win streak while barnstorming the country. 12 players from the Black Fives Era have been posthumously inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame. #blackhistorymonth2024
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In the United States, aspiring soccer players face daunting odds of reaching Major League Soccer overshadowing their dreams. With around 1 million to one odds for American players, many struggle to break through due to preferences for foreign talent and the limited number of MLS teams. The National Soccer League™ has emerged as a beacon of hope, aiming to provide a platform for homegrown talents to flourish, unlike the MLS which predominantly recruits international players. By focusing on scouting and nurturing American talents, the NSL democratizes access to pro soccer, offering a pathway for ambitious players. Identifying overlooked talents and providing resources, the league bridges the gap between raw talent and professional success. Investing in coaching education and infrastructure, the NSL levels the playing field, fostering inclusivity and diversity within the soccer community through initiatives like community outreach and grassroots development.
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The Struggle of Black Coaches in the NFL: Breaking Barriers in 2024 In this eye-opening video, we shed light on the unfortunate reality faced by Black coaches in the National Football League. Despite their skills and expertise, they are still denied equal opportunities. Join us as we discuss the challenges and the need for change. #BlackCoaches #NFLBarriers #EqualOpportunities #BreakingStigmas #RacialEquality #SportsIndustry #DiversityMatters #FootballCulture #CoachingChallenges #ProgressInSports
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Here we are, folks, standing on the precipice of some truly riveting displays of athleticism and strategy - the United Soccer League. Now, if soccer were an orchestra, the USL would be the symphony that gives the classics a modern twist. ⚽️🎵 • The league's ambitious vision. • The fostering of local talent. • The incredible growth - a testament to its connect with fans. Who wouldn't want to be part of this thrilling ride?! The USL's success isn't built on sand. It's built on: • High-level competition 🏆 • Unrelenting drive to deliver fan-engagement 💯 • A persistent echo of the global soccer resonance 🌏 Each team tells a tale. Each play, a sonnet of sweat and skill. And each game, a chapter in the grand saga that is the United Soccer League. 🏟️ But we're not just spectators to the growth of an incredible sports league. No, indeed! We're witnesses to history, my friends. As the United Soccer League continues to score goals, break records, and inspire future generations, we paint strokes on an ever unfolding canvas of soccer in America. Let's play ball, shall we? 🥅⚽️🎉
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It's my favorite time of the year! #marchmadness Where dreams are made, upsets rule, and your office bracket is won by someone who picked their favorite mascots. But upsets are way more commonplace now. Mid-majors routinely upset the blue bloods of college basketball filled with NBA-level talent. How does a team with players who will never sniff an NBA contract, beat NBA-caliber players? The upset happy mid-major with 4 juniors and a senior, have played together for 3 yrs. They trust each other. They have experience. They know where they should be on the court. The one-and-done blue bloods don't have that- but pure talent usually is enough. It's hard to compete when you lack talent. But not impossible. When all the talent you do have is focused on the right thing, at the right time, and helping your teammates. Special things happen. David drops Goliath. Douglass drops Tyson. UMBC drops UVA. I love the #underdog , the upset, the team with no business competing winning. Most #SMBs are the underdog. They lack talent and resources and have no business winning, yet they do. So, keep shooting, keep punching, keep communicating, and magic happens. Watch out for the Lobos #11 New Mexico. #ncaa #smallbusiness
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