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“We're poor black kids from Akron, Ohio. When you tell stories about people like us, sometimes it's going to be considered a social-impact story.” quote by Maverick Carter — Download Open image

“We're poor black kids from Akron, Ohio. When you tell stories about people like us, sometimes it's going to be considered a social-impact story.”

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LeBron is always interested in giving fans a very close and detailed look at his life.

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We look at every project as a way to connect with our community and ask ourselves if it will entertain and empower them.

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