Michele Roberts
@MRobertsNBPA
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Former Executive Director, National Basketball Players Association & former Trial Lawyer. Opinions are my own.
New York, NY
Joined February 2015
To overcome racial inequality, we must confront our history. (@eji_org) On today’s date in 1921, Greenwood - a Black Community in Tulsa - was attacked by white mobs. Never forget. #Greenwood.
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On this day, a white mob in Tulsa destroyed a Black community, killing hundreds and displacing many more.
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Honoring you as always on this your 100th birthday. Our Black Shining Prince.🌺🌺🌺🌸🌸🌸🌹🌹🌹 #MalcolmX100
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Remembering the Honor and graciousness conferred upon our Players in recognition of their social justice work. He lived for peace. Pray he enjoys eternal peace. #Pope.
Having their work recognized by one who has given his life to uplifting the unfortunate among us is truly a blessing for our Players. So proud! Thank you, Holy Father.🙏🏿 @Pontifex.
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The uncomfortable reality around this year’s Jackie Robinson Day
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The baseball icon’s temporary erasure is deeper than just a mistake
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RT @AfricanArchives: During the 1940s, it was rare for a black person to have control over an enormous amount of land. However, Reverend Is….
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Meeting dozens of brilliant, tireless & compassionate women Surgeons was humbling and empowering. A reminder of the pride we have in the role that women play in standing up and standing with our communities across the country. #WomensHistoryMonth.
What a grand rounds today at @UABSurgery at the annual Women in Surgery lectureship welcoming @MRobertsNBPA , Esq.! one of the most influential women in sports and first female director of the NBA! Great discussion with Dr. Kopecky sharing her inspiring journey!! @herbchen
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He was a Shining Star and magnificent role model for the Players. A life well lived. Arms around his Family. #JuniorBridgeman.
Junior Bridgeman was a ex-NBA player who was superstar billionaire businessman, philanthropist and a legendary figure in Louisville. He purchased a 10% stake in the Milwaukee Bucks last year and his family also owns Ebony and Jets magazine. A LEGEND who was more than an athlete.
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Roberta Flack joins the ancestors - one of my most beloved Sheroes. Joy Reid’s last mainstream media broadcast - another beloved Shero. Tough day. Still, a luta continua. 🌺🌺🌺🌹🌹🌸🌸🌸🌼🌼🌼.
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Never forget. Missing him always. Celebrating his Born Day today with the Ancestors. 💐💐🌹🌹🌸🌸.
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RT @AlsobrooksForMD: I just proudly cast my ballot with my daughter, Alex. In her first election, Alex got to vote for her mom for Senate,….
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RT @willpowerpacker: Get rid of that imposter syndrome and KNOW you belong. WHO BETTER THAN YOU?!
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VOTE - Our Ancestors are watching. #VOTE.
104 years ago on November 2-3, during Election Day in 1920, the single bloodiest day in modern America political history happened, The Ocoee Massacre. A black man attempted to vote & the Ku Klux Klan responded with rampage that led to the exile/death of every black person that
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RT @BarackObama: Had fun surprising some of the volunteers working hard to elect @AlsobrooksforMD as Maryland's next U.S. Senator. Marylan….
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RT @BarackObama: You know I had to say it. Happy Halloween, everybody! . Make sure you vote.
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RT @AfricanArchives: 56 years ago today, Tommie Smith and John Carlos performed the Black Power salute at the Olympics that outraged millio….
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One “helluva ride” by one “helluva Player - and one HELLUVA MAN!” Congratulations, my Brother! Looking forward to your continued success! @DGreen_14.
It’s been one helluva ride…onto the next chapter. Thank you!.(Checkout the YouTube channel.
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RT @NBA_Africa: NBA Africa today announced a collaboration with Opportunity International, to build outdoor basketball courts in Nairobi, K….
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RT @60Minutes: In 2000, 60 Minutes toured Dikembe Mutombo's hometown in the Congo, visiting the market where he worked for $1 a day. When a….
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RT @NAACP_LDF: Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first Black Supreme Court Justice #OTD in 1967. His visionary legal work at the Legal….
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RT @NBAHistory: The crowd was roaring when Dikembe checked in 👏. 'Mount Mutombo' surprised everyone when he took the floor in the first eve….
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