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Champion Black Businesses

Champion Black Businesses

We shed light on an important program, Champion Black Businesses, where for the third straight year, ESPN, together with Andscape, the NBA and ABC, use the NBA Finals' stage to spotlight Black-owned businesses and foster sustainable community impact. Joining Champion Black Businesses program participants on stage are Nat Geo's Critter Fixers, entrepreneurs in their own right, to have share insights and their journeys starting new businesses.

Sponsored by

Lineup

  • Jeff Allen & Marissa Allen
    Cookie Society
  • Dr. Vernard L. Hodges
  • Dr. Terrance Ferguson