Lebron James and Patrick Mahomes Form Alliance to Empower More Than a Vote Initiative

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Lebron James and Patrick Mahomes Form Alliance to Empower More Than a Vote Initiative

By Victor Trammell Photo credits: Clutch Points The longtime face of the NBA and the newly-primed face of the NFL have formed an alliance, which will be centered on eradicating voter suppression in African-American communities. Pro Football Talk reported that on Tuesday (June 22), Los Angeles Lakers forward Lebron James (pictured right) made an important []

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