How Bill Russell Fought Racism By Educating & Inspiring Others | Respect Your OGs with Jaylen Brown

Legends like Bill Russell began a legacy of black athletes who would no longer be silent in the face of social injustices. While playing with the Celtics, Russell led the charge among Black players in the league to demand equal treatment and used his voice to build support for the Voting Rights Act and the Civil Rights Act throughout the 1960s. Navigating the American education system, Jaylen Brown saw first hand the disparity between the students that were labeled winners and those that were labeled losers. Today, Jaylen follows Russell's example by working to bridge that gap so that every child gets a fair chance at a quality education. Don't miss this episode of UNINTERRUPTED's #RespectYourOGs, presented by NBA 2KTV.

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