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ABOUT TEAM UP FOR CHANGE

The Sacramento Kings, in partnership with the Milwaukee Bucks, launched the award-winning initiative Team Up for Change in 2019 to unite, inspire and activate around a shared commitment and call for racial equality and social justice. 

The 2023-24 season marks the 6th installment of Team Up for Change and will introduce "Mindful Hustle," a transformative program designed to foster mental health awareness and entrepreneurial skills among youth. This event aims to empower youth to prioritize their mental well-being and provide the tools needed to navigate challenges, build resilience, and explore entrepreneurial opportunities.

Team Up For Change 2020

VISION

Team Up for Change envisions a space for teams to come together were we collectively:

Unite as teams off the court and come together with our cities to confront the issues that plague our most vulnerable populations by using our platforms for robust, honest discussion, and action to ignite sustainable change.

Inspire leaders from the league, our organizations and local communities to use their influence in dialogue that promotes critical questioning and relevant actions while addressing systemic and racial injustices.

Activate with our communities to support students, youth advocates, educators and nonprofit leaders to provide resources that promote education, inclusion, health and economic development.

2024 SPEAKERS

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Byron Hughes
Co-Founder and Chief Culinary Officer, Last Supper Society

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Tony Gladney
Emcee 

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Karega Bailey
Author, Artist, Wellness Practitioner 

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Olivia Ho
Founder and CEO, The Give & Grow 

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Anthony Curtis
Sr. Manager of Volunteer Programs and Organizational Culture, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship

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Dons Ray Hicks III
Community Activist and Student Mentor 

PAST SPEAKERS

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Adam Silver 
NBA Commissioner  

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Akilah Weber  
California State Assemblymember

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Archana Sahgal
Founder and President of Hyphen 

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Carmen Perez
President and CEO, The Gathering for Justice

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Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs
NYT Bestselling Author, sociologist, and researcher  

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Dr. Vajra Watson 
Scholar-activist, faculty director, and professor, Sacramento State University, Sacramento. 

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Gianna Hearn
Sports Anchor and Team Up for Change Host

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Jon Horst 
General Manager, Milwaukee Bucks

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Mannone Butler
Head of Programs and Partnerships, National Basketball Social Justice Coalition 

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Marc Spears 
Senior NBA Writer, Andscape and ESPN 

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Marianna Sousa
Edutainment Specialist & Author

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MC Lyte 
American rapper, DJ, actress and entrepreneur 

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Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D
California Secretary of State

PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES

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CONTENT SERIES

Sacramento Change-Maker Travels to D.C. for Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity with the Kings

Cavaliers Host "The Huddle" Conversation

San Antonio Activist Ayanna Young on Empowering the Next Generation

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