Good in The Hood: LeBron James Opens ‘I Promise’ School For At-Risk Youth In Akron



LeBron James?has learned about the value of an education, and how important it is to break poverty cycles.

The NBA?s biggest star, who recently left Cleveland for the Lakers, gave back to his community in a big way yesterday as 240 at-risk third- and fourth-graders started at the ‘I Promise’ School in Akron, Ohio.

Read on to see how the GOAT spent his day.

LeBron James speaks to the press at the opening of his school.

The I Promise School is a public, non-charter school, just like the ones James attended as a child, but it seeks to offer all the things kids growing up like James did need to succeed.

The LeBron James Family Foundation is the top donor and worked with Akron Public Schools to meet all its standards and regulations. The staff has been trained to not only attend to the children?s education, but also the outside factors that might interfere with that education.

LeBron James interview with Rachel Nichols at the opening of his school.

LeBron James talking about 45.

LeBron James’ is having a big week. On his platform, The Uninterrupted.

But for the best basketball player in the world

Major salute to the NBA legend for doing some good in his hood!