PORTLAND, Ore. (anuary 28, 2019) – In Celebration of Black History Month, the Portland Trail Blazers will spotlight six leaders representing a new era of ground-breaking firsts for the city of Portland and state of Oregon. The special recognitions will take place both pregame and at halftime as Portland hosts the Miami Heat on Tuesday, February 5. Tip-off for the nationally-televised game on TNT is 7:30 p.m.; and it can also be heard on the Trail Blazers Radio Network and flagship NBC Sports Northwest Rip City Radio AM-620.
Like other African-American leaders who have helped pave the way in our region, these individuals are difference-makers with impressive credentials and accomplishments.