The Toronto Raptors have named John Wiggins as vice-president of organizational culture and inclusion.
The team said in a release that Wiggins “will lead a group drawn from all parts of the organization to address social injustice, inclusion, equity and political reform.”
He will take charge of internal team-building and external outreach initiatives.
“This position has the opportunity to directly impact change. That’s what excited me so much about the role — the chance to impact change directly in my organization, my community and my country,” Wiggins said in a statement. “As an organization, we’re uniquely placed to do that.