Without a doubt, the pandemic provided its share of heart-wrenching stories. We know them all too well - job and business losses, racial divisiveness, sicknesses, deaths and isolation.
But we also celebrated the best of humanity, with leaders stepping up to create food banks, fundraising to support those out of work and those displaced or affected by the aforementioned ills. And I’ll do it here.
Charles Barkley has been the focal point of NBA coverage on TNT seemingly forever now. “Inside The NBA” has been one of the industry standards alongside FOX Sports’ “FOX NFL Sunday,” providing great content on coaching, strategy, game breakdowns and, let’s face it, grabass at its finest. The principals of the show don’t take themselves too seriously, and it oftentimes feels like you’re sitting around and listening to your buddies torment one another.
I appreciate the brilliance of Charles Barkley & Shaquille O’Neal in building off of their on-court NBA careers (yes, they did play basketball, and Barkley’s abilities are criminally underrated) from merchandising and commercials and business pursuits. Seriously, do a Google search on the empire that O’Neal built.
Both Barkley and O’Neal are also known for their generosity and using their platforms to address larger issues. Here, I spotlight a story of Barkley’s support to the Leeds City School District. Charity begins at home, they say. Barkley continued his efforts to support the educators and support staff of his hometown school district, providing $1,000 to each employee for their efforts in difficult times. AL.com reports that there are 226 individuals employed within the system.
You can click on the link below to see the full detail of Barkley’s history in his hometown.
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The goal here at FYW is to highlight the good that we see in our respective spaces. You can drop us a line and let us know of the good in your community. And remember, just because the masks are coming off as we approach the summer months, there are still people around us that could use a call, text or invitation to just watch the world go by for a moment. You never can tell what’s going on behind the smile.
Be well. Hold tight. And Find Your Wins.
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