Is NBA Woke?
65/100 — Woke
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Score Summary
Woke (65). The 2022-23 Social Impact Report includes a DEI strategy and a greenhouse-gas baseline for league offices and events. NBA.com framed Pride Month 2024 as a league inclusivity commitment, the NBA Store sells Pride apparel, and Outsports counted 21 team Pride Nights on the 2025-26 schedule. Commissioner Adam Silver is on the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion signatory list. No verified HRC Equality 100 score and no clearly Dem-heavy league PAC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NBA woke?
Based on our research, NBA has a woke score of 65/100, rated Woke on the BuyWokeFree index — based on its ESG, DEI, Pride sponsorship, HRC Corporate Equality Index, political donations, and CEO Action record.
What is NBA's woke score?
NBA has a woke score of 65 out of 100, categorized as Woke. This score is based on analysis of ESG initiatives, DEI programs, PRIDE sponsorships, HRC Corporate Equality Index rating, political contributions, and CEO Action for Diversity participation.
How does BuyWokeFree rate NBA?
BuyWokeFree rates NBA across six research dimensions: ESG initiatives, DEI programs, PRIDE sponsorships, HRC Corporate Equality Index rating, political contributions to left-leaning causes, and CEO Action for Diversity participation. NBA's overall woke score is 65/100.
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