Angel Sky joins forces with Magic Johnson in a children's charity endeavor.
Let's chat about Angel Reese, the rising star of the Chicago Sky and her expanding off-court endeavors
Angel Reese is no stranger to the spotlight, recently gracing the red carpet at the Met Gala, solidifying her presence in the fashion world while participating on the Met Gala committee. But her pursuit of greatness doesn't stop there. Reese has teamed up with NBA legend Magic Johnson to promote financial literacy through their joint program, Wealth Playbook. As reported by People of Color in Tech, this initiative targets high school seniors in Reese's hometown of Baltimore.
Wealth Playbook seeks to educate young people about smart money management and wealth building. This collaborative effort brings together the Angel Reese Foundation, the Magic Johnson Foundation, and marketing firm Pull Up Neighbor, which specializes in community engagement. With the support of Merrill Lynch, financial literacy courses will be introduced into Baltimore high school classrooms.
In recent years, Reese has been excelling off the court, amassing a flourishing business empire complete with coveted endorsement deals with Reebok, Reese's, and her Unapologettically Angel podcast. October 2024 marked her signing a deal with Reebok for her signature shoe. Hailing from Randallstown, Maryland, Reese is utilizing her platform to uplift historically marginalized communities through means of money, education, and sports.
You might remember that Magic Johnson was a master at building his own empire. In 1987, he founded Magic Johnson Enterprises, an investment group that gave him endorsement deals with companies like Pepsi and led to popular ventures such as the Magic Johnson Movie Theaters, Starbucks, and TGI Fridays in communities of color. Now, he's passing on his business acumen to help Reese make a real impact in underserved communities.
With this partnership, Reese is following in Johnson's footsteps, setting a path for financial success in the lives of young Baltimore students, one classroom at a time. The Wealth Playbook is a testament to empowering students with the skills they need for a prosperous future, acting as a catalyst for lasting change in financial literacy.
- Angel Reese, with NBA legend Magic Johnson, launched the Wealth Playbook program, educating high school seniors in Baltimore about personal-finance and wealth-building.
- The Wealth Playbook, a joint initiative by the Angel Reese Foundation, Magic Johnson Foundation, and Pull Up Neighbor, aims to bring financial literacy courses into Baltimore high school classrooms, supported by Merrill Lynch.
- In addition to her sports career, Angel Reese has been excelling off the court, building a lucrative business empire with endorsement deals from brands like Reebok, Reese's, and her Unapologettically Angel podcast.
- Magic Johnson, now helping Reese, was a notable example of business success, founding Magic Johnson Enterprises in 1987, which led to influential ventures like the Magic Johnson Movie Theaters, Starbucks, and TGI Fridays in communities of color.
