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.
This multi-faceted initiative features:
- The Summit, a half-day event featuringchangemakers, innovators, and experts working in the pursuit of more equitable communities. This unique convening is designed to provide insight into the social justice movement, explore strategies to combat systemic racism and showcase voices driving sustainable change.
- A Week of Action, by 11 NBA and WNBA teams across 10 communities nationwide. Participating teams will host Team Up for Change events and activations in their markets that spur dynamic conversations, promote youth mentorship, and amplify the voices of community leaders.
- The Huddle, an intimate conversation between a young changemaker and an NBA or WNBA player or coach regarding their personal journey and efforts to achieve social and racial equity.
View the 2023 Team Up for Change Summit agenda HERE.
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.
2023 SPEAKERS
Adam Silver
NBA Commissioner
Akilah Weber
California State Assemblymember
Alex Bhathal
Co-owner and Executive Board Member, Sacramento Kings
Archana Sahgal
Founder and President of Hyphen
Carmen Perez
President and CEO, The Gathering for Justice
Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs
NYT Bestselling Author, sociologist, and researcher
Dr. Vajra Watson
Scholar-activist, faculty director, and professor, Sacramento State University, Sacramento.
Gianna Hearn
Sports Anchor and Team Up for Change Host
Jon Horst
General Manager, Milwaukee Bucks
Mannone Butler
Head of Programs and Partnerships, National Basketball Social Justice Coalition
Marc Spears
Senior NBA Writer, Andscape and ESPN
Marianna Sousa
Edutainment Specialist & Author
Matina Kolokotronis
COO, Sacramento Kings
MC Lyte
American rapper, DJ, actress and entrepreneur
Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D
California Secretary of State
PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES
WEEK OF ACTION
During the Week of Action, the participating teams will strive to deepen connections in their communities with events that spur dynamic conversations, interactions with youth groups and healing.
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
NEWS
Fifth Installment of Team Up for Change to Focus on Contributions of Women In Social Justice Movement
(MARCH 7, 2023)
NBA and WNBA Teams Come Together to Host Fourth Installment of Award-Winning Social Justice Initiative “Team Up for Change"
(JANUARY 5, 2022)
Kings Join with 8 NBA and WNBA Teams to Host Third Team Up for Change Summit Virtually
(OCTOBER 21, 2020)
"Team Up for Change" Brings Together Thought Leaders and Community Voices to Inspire Meaningful Change
(OCTOBER 7, 2020)
Sacramento Kings, Milwaukee Bucks Partner with 7 NBA and WNBA Teams to Host Third Installment of “Team Up for Change” Summit to Call for Racial Equality and Social Justice
(SEPTEMBER 3, 2020)