WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington Wizards’ Black History Month campaign “Our Community, Our History” will celebrate those from the Washington D.C. area that have had an impact on D.C.’s culture. During the game on Monday, February 7 against the Miami Heat, the team will focus on trailblazers from the television and film industry.
Graphics highlighting D.C. natives Taraji P Henson, Regina Hall, as well as organizations such as Black Entertainment Television (BET) will be showcased on LED signage. Numerous in-game video features will be played throughout the game. A video featuring artists from THEARC, a non-profit organization that provides dance classes, music, fine arts, academics, to name a few of their many services at a substantially reduced cost or no cost at all to residents East of the River, will be showed; a video on the importance of Black History Month featuring Wizards players; and, as part of the Black-owned DMV video spotlight, The Furlough Cheesecake will be highlighted in-game.