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The Boston Celtics are committing a whopping $25 million over the next 10 years to address racial injustice and social inequities in the greater Boston area, the team announced in a press release.
The team and the Shamrock Foundation will focus on what they call “six pillars” that have been identified in discussions with community leaders and Boston players. They are equity in education, economic opportunity and empowerment, equity in healthcare, criminal justice and law enforcement, breaking down barriers and building bridges between communities, and voting and civic engagement.
“We feel both the urgency of the moment and the weight of the centuries of injustices as we undertake this critically important work,” said Steve Pagliuca, Managing Partner & Alternate Governor and Chairman of the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation.
“The Boston Celtics have a proud legacy of being on the right side of racial and social justice, and we are more resolved than ever to take that commitment to another level. Our goal is to do everything we can to achieve progress on each of the targeted pillars, and we will work tirelessly to make real change.”
Jaylen Brown played a big role in this movement. He wants to see change in America and is willing to do whatever it takes to start something historic.
To recall, Brown has been at the forefront of protests in order to create change and fight racism, social injustices and police brutality toward African Americans. Even before the NBA restarted, he has been doing his part to make sure that those who don't have a voice would be heard.
With the latest funding commitment from the Celtics, they hope to push initiatives such as creating an early education center for underprivileged and low-income families. The team also wants to provide pro-bono services for businesses that are owned by minorities, promote early detection for health conditions that “disproportionally impact communities of color,” and encourage voter registration and the importance of voting for national and local elections.
