Even though this is LeBron James’ second season with the Lakers, he has already made an impression on the California towns where he has played. The More Than a Vote group, which was co-founded by the three-time NBA champions, has partnered with the Los Angeles Dodgers and their pitcher David Price to transform Dodger Stadium into a voting hub for the upcoming November presidential election.
For the purpose of providing a socially isolated setting in which voters can cast their ballots, the stadium will adhere to all public health and CDC regulations. Parking at Dodger Stadium will be free for registered voters as part of an effort to make it more accessible.
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“This is precisely the reason behind the creation of More Than a Vote,” added James. If any other team wants to make its stadium as secure as the Dodgers’ was for voting, we’re here to help them out.
The unique bond between the Dodgers and the Lakers was immediately apparent to me, even though I’m still a relative newcomer to Los Angeles. We stand in solidarity.
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The participation of the Los Angeles Dodgers in sponsoring a vote center at Dodger Stadium is a tremendous victory for democracy,” Secretary of State Alex Padilla remarked.
Kаepernick tаugҺt Jаmes tҺe impоrtаnce оf figҺting fоr sоciаl justice.James, who has been outspoken in his support of anti-racism and the Black Lives Matter movement, recently credited Colin Kaepernick with inspiring him to seek social justice on a personal level. In 2016, the quarterback began kneeling during the playing of the national anthem as a form of protest against racial inequality. He was a member of the San Francisco 49ers.
“Kaep has really enlightened me on that,” James remarked. “When things got tough, Kaep was the one who stood up.”
In the first round of NBA seeding games in Orlando, the vast majority of players, coaches, and officials stood during the national anthem, following Kaepernick’s lead. During the demonstrations, James expressed his hope that they had made Kaep proud and that they would continue to do so daily.
“I pray that my life, both on and off the court, brings him joy and that he is proud of me.”
