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Washington Wizards Center Etan Thomas


>> Name "Etan" derived from "King Akhenaton" an African king.

>> Released a poetry book called "More Than An Athlete".

>> Involved with the Free Mind Book Club, located in a Washington D.C. jail, in which he listens to and recites poetry with incarcerated youth.

>> Visited Grenada in August of 2005 to asses the relief efforts from Hurricane Ivan after making a donation through UNICEF.

>> Active in an array of organizations including the Democratic National Committee, American Civil Liberties Union, Congressional Black Caucus and Rock the Vote.

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