Carmelo Anthony, A Hero Among Us
Ten-time NBA All-Star, entrepreneur and philanthropist Carmelo Anthony has led a storied career as both a three-time Olympic gold medalist and top-ten NBA all-time scorer. His legacy on the court continues today with the Los Angeles Lakers, but Anthony’s incredible career has also paved the way for his many other brands, business ventures, and philanthropic efforts on a global platform. Lesser known, are the seemingly immeasurable odds the All-Star overcame growing up amidst poverty, racism, violence, mental illness, and a broken education system. His recently-released New York Timesbestselling memoir, Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised, details the never-before-heard stories of his upbringing and how his roots propel his passion for giving back to those who need it most.
In 2005, he founded The Carmelo Anthony Foundation as a vehicle for community impact through a variety of outreach programs, disaster relief initiatives, and donations. Today Anthony remains a leading voice pushing for actionable change, and was named the inaugural winner of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award this past summer for his dedication to pursuing social justice and equality for all.
In 2005, he founded The Carmelo Anthony Foundation as a vehicle for community impact through a variety of outreach programs, disaster relief initiatives, and donations. Today Anthony remains a leading voice pushing for actionable change, and was named the inaugural winner of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award this past summer for his dedication to pursuing social justice and equality for all.