07-05-2025
Celtics guard Jrue Holiday named NBA Social Justice Champion
It marks another honor for the veteran, who
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The JLH Fund was established after Holiday pledged the remainder of his 2020 NBA salary — $5 million — to combat systemic racism and economic injustice. It has distributed more than $5.3 million in grants and delivered more than 400 hours of coaching and support to nearly 200 businesses across the US.
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'Since entering the league, Jrue Holiday has dedicated himself to helping others in their times of greatest need and pursuing a more just society for all,' said NBA deputy commissioner and chief operating officer Mark Tatum. 'The selflessness that defines his game is even more evident in the work he and his wife, Lauren, do off the floor to create more opportunities for a generation of youth who might have otherwise been overlooked.'
Through the JLH Fund, the Holidays launched the Boston Creator Incubator + Accelerator in partnership with
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Previous Social Justice Champion award winners include Carmelo Anthony, Reggie Bullock, Stephen Curry, and Karl-Anthony Towns.
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