DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – In the wake of this week’s boycott of Game 6 of the Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers first-round playoff series, the Mavericks pledged “7 days of action” to combat racial injustices.
According to the team, the effort is intended to lead change and invest in organizations fighting racial disparities and inequities in DFW.
As part of the campaign, the Mavericks and American Airlines Center announced on Friday that this Election Day, November 3, the home of the Mavs and the Dallas Stars will also be home to the largest polling place in Dallas County. Registered voters in Dallas County will be able to vote at the arena.
Mavs employees will also have the day off to serve, as one of three social justice/community service days they receive.
The Mavs Take ACTION! plan stemmed from the Mavs Courageous Conversations community event held on June 9, at American Airlines Center. The conversation, led by Mavs players, staff and partners and Dallas leaders, centered around systemic racism and disparities facing the African American
community.
Listen to Clayton Neville’s story below:
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