Until 20 years ago the world had never seen a 6’9″ point guard. Possessing the skill sets of two positions, Earvin “Magic” Johnson changed the game of basketball forever, coining the term “Point Forward.” Now, what Magic did for the game of basketball he doing for philanthropy, creating a new way of thinking and a position for the rest of the country.
On Nov. 7, The Point Forward Day featured activity around three Magic Johnson Foundation pillars: HIV/AIDS Education, Awareness & Prevention; Community Empowerment Centers (CECs); and Taylor Michaels Scholarship Program (TMSP).
Events in Chicago focused on the importance of testing and education around the harrowing statistics that point to a growing epidemic of HIV and other STIs, especially affecting those in disadvantaged and under-served areas. Walgreens provided 12 hours of free HIV screenings at 75th and State.