Sacramento Kings to recognize The Bee’s Top 25 Black Change Makers at tonight’s game
The Sacramento Kings tonight plan to recognize The Sacramento Bee’s Top 25 Black Change Makers, celebrating a group of leaders committed to to transforming the region through innovation, altruism and style.
The change makers, selected from nominations submitted to The Bee’s Equity Lab and the Nehemiah Emerging Leaders Program, work in fields ranging from finance to health care, politics and real estate.
“The Kings are honored to recognize The Sacramento Bee’s top 25 Black Change Makers during our celebration of Black History Month,” said Sacramento Kings Chief Operating Officer Matina Kolokotronis.
“Each of these individuals has worked tirelessly to transform our community and we are pleased to highlight their continued leadership and efforts as they further strengthen our region,” Kolokotronis said.
The Kings plan to acknowledge the change makers before their home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The NBA team’s recognition of the change makers follows its “Team Up for Change” campaign last month, which linked players and team staff with young people at events focused on empowerment and justice. In 2020, the Kings announced a “Pledge to Our Black Communities”, which aims to support Black residents and elevate Black voices.
The Kings at the game also plan to recognize five organizations highlighted by The Bee’s change maker project for their commitment to their communities. The organizations are the Last Supper Society, the Mahogany Urban Poetry Series, the Sacramento Sister Circle, Voice of the Youth and Yisrael Family Urban Farm.
This story was originally published February 9, 2022 at 5:00 AM.