LeBron James facilitating multi-million-dollar effort to recruit poll workers for election

Earlier this week, LeBron James voting initiative, 'More Than a Vote', me helines for all right reasons. Three-time NBA champion LeBron James is reportedly playing a major role in spearheing a multi-million-dollar effort to recruit poll workers in African-American electoral districts ahe of  general elections later this year. James is set to combat voter suppression and facilitate in creating mega-money initiative, More Than a Vote, to increase number of poll workers in vulnerable communities.

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LeBron James voting initiative: NBA superstar to fight voter suppression with 'More Than a Vote' initiative

According to reports from  New York Times, LeBron James' More Than a Vote initiative is primarily expected to focus on hiring poll workers through a paid vertising campaign. initiative is also set to include a corporate partnership program that would encour employees to volunteer in areas where voters are suppressed.  Lakers star is wing furr into social issues with his voting rights organisation amid showing support for Black Lives Matter campaign. It is reported that multi-million-dollar initiative will fortify number of poll workers in vulnerable African-American communities. 

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recruited youngsters will serve at polling locations at African-American communities in states including Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin, Florida and Ohio. Along with LeBron James, a number of American athletes have taken up a role in  More Than a Vote initiative. Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damien Lillard and NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and DeAndre Hopkins are also among athletes that are founding members of organization.

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In an open letter, group wrote, "We are a coalition of African-American athletes who have come toger amid protests fueled by murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor by police and are focused on systemic, targetted voter suppression in our community and have a specific mission: educate, energize and protect African-American voters." general elections are scheduled to take place in vember later this year. voting in vulnerable areas has been affected due to coronavirus pandemic amid health concerns for poll workers.

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LeBron James net worth a big boost in facilitating initiative

According to reports from Celebrity Net Worth, LeBron James net worth is an estimate $480 million. James' net worth is boosted through his NBA career, having played for  Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and w LA Lakers. It is reported that James earns a reported $100 million per year ($40 million in salary from NBA and roughly $55 million through endorsements).

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