WASHINGTON, D.C. – To celebrate Black History Month, the Washington Wizards will focus on a local campaign “Our Community, Our History” celebrating those from the DMV that have had a positive impact on D.C.’s culture. For the game on February 5th against the Phoenix Suns, the Wizards will highlight trailblazers from the Washington D.C. metropolitan area that have impacted the sports industry.
Washington will host a pregame panel with sports pioneers that have played an important role in D.C. basketball culture and history. Speakers will include Edwin Henderson, the grandson of Dr. Edwin Bancroft (E.