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WATCH: Athletes & Civic Engagement

Charles Barkley and Connor Barwin talk about how athletes can do good in their cities

WATCH: Athletes & Civic Engagement

Charles Barkley and Connor Barwin talk about how athletes can do good in their cities

On Tuesday, as part of our Citizen Speaks event series, NBA superstar Charles Barkley and Eagles All-Pro linebacker Connor Barwin talked about how professional athletes can make a social impact on their cities in a discussion moderated by Citizen editor Larry Platt.

Thanks to our event partner, The Brownstein Group, and to Arch Street Presbyterian Church for hosting us.

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