Damian Lillard on the importance of Black history & his role in making positive change

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For Black History Month, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard spoke candidly on learning about race as a child, the importance of celebrating Black history, participating in the Portland marches, and how he plans to discuss race with his children as they grow up.1:02 - Childhood lessons about race6:15 - Why it's important to be willing to take action & be a part of the change he wants to see7:32 - The motivation behind his participation in Portland's Black Lives Matter marches12:48 - The importance of Black history13:55 - Dame's Black History Month shoes and respect for Jesse Owens16:32 - How he plans to discuss race with his childrenFor more Black History Month content visit https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/blackhistorymonth