Jrue Holiday, the Boston Celtics guard, has been named the 2024-25 NBA Social Justice Champion and will receive the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy. This recognition is attributed to his efforts in combatting systemic racism through the Jrue and Lauren Holiday Social Impact Fund (JLH Fund), which he established after donating his remaining 2020 NBA salary. The fund has distributed over $5.3 million in grants and also launched initiatives to support underrepresented businesses. Mark Tatum, NBA deputy commissioner, praised Holiday for his dedication to empowering marginalized communities.
Holiday's commitment to social justice shines through his JLH Fund, which surpassed $5.3 million in grants, providing vital support to marginalized communities.
The NBA's recognition of Jrue Holiday as the Social Justice Champion highlights his relentless pursuit of equality and empowerment for historically disadvantaged groups.
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