As a part of our commitment and responsibilities as an ally, we intend to highlight and amplify black voices within our community. Each week we will be introducing you to a new guest who will be diving into important topics about the #BlackLivesMatter movement.

Life inside in the Disney bubble outside of Orlando, Florida, hasn’t been all fun and games for the Indiana Pacers as they prepare for the restart of the 2020 NBA season.

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon, one of the NBA players who tested positive for COVID-19, says he has been wearing a mask at practice for two reasons: To help get in shape and to make his teammates comfortable he won’t spread the disease.

Malcolm Brogdon will wear No. 7 with the Pacers, so here are seven things to know about the new Pacers point guard.

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon’s grandfather was a leader in the civil-rights movement. Now he’s finding his own voice.

Malcolm Brogdon had a megaphone in his hand and family history on his mind.

Black people in America are fighting two viruses.

On one hand, the global pandemic brought on by COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting black communities. The other virus – racism and its impact on black communities in America – is also alive and well.

Because of my own wealth privilege and status as an NBA player, some might think I am immune from the latter. But last week, as the protest scenes grew violent and chaotic, I looked within and asked what I could do.

The NBA has announced the restart schedule for the 2019-20 season with the Indiana Pacers playing the eight games in Orlando. All games will be played at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. Pacers Sports & Entertainment COO Rick Fuson will discuss the schedule, creating a new Inclusive Excellence Action Committee, food insecurity and more.

The guard has helped his team to the best record in the NBA. He talks to Donald McRae about race, Giannis Antetokounmpo and his drive to fight poverty.