On Friday, February 26th, the Los Angeles Lakers handed out copies of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s DVD, On the Shoulders of Giants to recognize Black History Month. The giveaways were only part of the celebration of African-American history at STAPLES Center. The Lakers, along with the EverFi Education Network, welcomed 40 students from Compton High School to a pregame reception. The visit rewarded the students who excelled in EverFi’s 306 – African American History curriculum.
Since 2013, the Lakers and the NBA have partnered with EverFi to offer students at Compton High School the opportunity to learn African-American history via an innovative, digital platform.