PopCulture.com – Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Shares Thoughts on ‘Defund the Police’ Movement
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban had some interesting things to say about the “Defund the Police” movement going on across the country. Cuban took part in a conversation at an event in Dallas called Heal America: A Course Correction Conversation on Race, Citizenship and Humanity, which was hosted by Stand Together and Urban Specialist. He was one of the many guests that talked about the issues going on in the country, including police brutality. Cuban said he’s not a fan of defunding the police but has an idea of what can be done.
NBC DFW – Leaders and Activists Discuss How to Heal America
Turning grief and anger into actions is the goal of the Heal America Tour a discussion at Gilley’s in Dallas as well as online. A diverse group of leaders, activists, athletes, and celebrities spoke about racism, police brutality, the fight for equal justice and police reform in the event hosted by Stand Together and Urban Specialists.
The Dallas Morning News – Deion Sanders, Mark Cuban join conversation that seeks social justice, America’s healing
At the Heal America Tour, activists say policy changes must be accompanied by a change of heart.
Forbes – How The Founder Of Urban Specialists Is Focused On Ending Systemic Racism One Conversation At A Time
There’s a common sentiment that athletes should just “shut up and dribble” and refrain from commenting on civil rights violations that are plaguing Black communities across the United States.
But after the senseless killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd—just the latest examples of the injustice plaguing the nation—numerous athletes, executives and professionals in the sports industry have been stepping up to offer support.
D Magazine – Mark Cuban Joins Heal America Tour in Dallas
Hosted by Bishop Omar Jahwar and featuring Stephen Jackson, Deion Sanders, and more, the event offered a wide-ranging conversation on race, citizenship, and humanity.
Dallas Doing Good
Last night, an event hosted by @theurbanspecialists and powered by @standtogether, brought a diverse group of local and national leaders (law enforcement, business executives, athletes, celebrities, faith leaders, civil rights advocates) to have an open discussion on the difficult issues America is grappling in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, from calls to defund the police to questions about how to combat institutional racism. “Can America really work for everyone, given our country’s history with racism and injustice? And if so, where do we go from here?” “Because it is the right thing to do!” When asked by Bishop Omar Jahwar why he has used his celebrity to be a difference maker. “It’s just the right thing to do.” – @mcuban