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Wizards celebrate Black History Month presented by Capital One with activations honoring contributions from local leaders

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Washington Wizards have announced a series of programs to celebrate Black history and culture in honor of Black History Month presented by Capital One. The Wizards’ planned activations will recognize the legacy and contributions from Black leaders and community members during home games and throughout the entire month of February.

Highlights from the Wizards’ Black History Month programming include:

Black-Owned DMV

The Wizards will integrate six local Black-owned businesses into their home game presentations through a digital content initiative. The video series will feature pregame announcements and exclusive interviews dedicated to sharing each business’ unique story.