Former professional athletes donate computers to black and minority student athletes
Written by Site Hub on April 14, 2020
Former NBA player and Clark Atlanta University men’s basketball head coach, George Lynch, and entrepreneur Tracey Pennywell have announced their plans to donate at least 6,000 computers to Historically Black College and University (HBCU) student athletes via a new non-profit that they formed called HBCU Heroes.
“Many HBCU student-athletes were using school resources, such as computer labs or the library to complete their assignments,” explained Lynch to Forbes. “Now they have to find their own. Some are even going back to homes where there isn’t WiFi to support their school work. Something has to be done to assist them.”
Virtual, long-distance learning as a result of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has forced millions of minority students from HBCUs into a difficult situation because of their lack of access to WiFi and/or compatible computers.
Other athletes, entertainers and businesses have joined HBCU Heroes’ efforts. Former Dallas Cowboys player Everson Walls explained his reason for helping: “It’s important that we do not allow HBCU students to be affected inadvertently by this pandemic. By supplying computers for these students, HBCU Heroes is keeping them properly equipped during these ever-changing times.”
The non-profit has already donated 10 laptops to Grambling State University minority student athletes with financial help from JPMorgan Chase Bank’s Advancing Black Pathways Initiative. HBCU Heroes has also partnered with PayPal and GoFundMe to accept tax-deductible donations.
https://www.facebook.com/hbcuheroes/
https://thegrio.com/2020/04/06/nba-player-george-lynch-hbcu/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/hbcu-heroes-computer-drive
https://www.facebook.com/hbcuheroes/photos/a.122961709195484/149559886535666/?type=3&theater
