Kobe Bryant left an indelible mark in the African American community. The Mayor of Los Angeles, non-profit executives and many others say when it came to philanthropy and mentoring, Bryant was one of the few celebrities who walked the walk and talked the talk. In this episode we meet the executive director of a shelter for young homeless people, a place Bryant donated his time and money; we meet a civil rights leader from the African American community who speaks about Bryant’s duty as a role model for young Black men; we talk to a close friend of Bryant’s. 

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