In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Reebok recently announced a new partnership with the youth-led organization The Kickback to help close the digital poverty gap for students. The campaign focuses on "empowering underserved adolescences’ dreams" by providing young scholars with digital resources to make those dreams a reality.
To kick off the campaign, representatives from The Kickback and Reebok selected ten scholars through Mott Hall Bridge Academy to start in an emotional film dubbed, Our Legacy is Now. The film brings awareness about the need for adequate learning resources, especially as students continue to learn from home.
On the partnership, Nicole Adriance, U.S. Marketing Director, said, "Reebok and The Kickback understand and acknowledge that systemic oppression is a real issue and one of the most significant factors of a child’s educational success. Together, we hope this program can shed light on the digital education gap and helps these children on their journeys to success. Our work has only just begun."
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Reebok Partners with The Kickback to Support NYC Youth
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