@africanheritagecity: • Officially a co-owner of the Washington Commanders, NBA legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson spoke with TODAY's Craig Melvin for an exclusive interview. "The overwhelming majority of folks who play in the NFL, they look like us. But you go to the owners' boxes, and that's not the case, with the exception of a few," Melvin said to Johnson. "How do you change that?" "If we can excel in our roles, then others will follow," Magic replied. "And it’s not just the owners’ box either. We want them also to be executives of teams, as well. And I’m hoping that other owners, just like, you know, us at the Commanders, will see that African Americans can do the job and give them opportunities." Johnson instantly becomes one of the most recognizable owners in the NFL and joins a small group of Black owners, which include Mellody Hobson and Condoleezza Rice, the first Black women to be a part of the Denver Broncos' ownership. 📸: Getty Images #yesking #iammyancestorswildestdreams #theblackmancan #soproud #washingtoncommanders #blackexcellence #magicjohnson #businessman @TODAY Show

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