RUSSELL AND NINA WESTBROOK UNVEIL NEWLY RENOVATED WESTBROOK ACADEMY

NBA star and philanthropist Russell Westbrook, alongside his wife Nina Westbrook, kids, and a host of community leaders, celebrated the grand reopening of the Westbrook Academy in South Gate, California on Monday. Photos: Credit ANS Photography The event was a true community affair, with local officials, dignitaries, and educators showing their support. Joining the Westbrook family for the ceremonial ribbon cutting were Congresswoman Nanette Barragán, South Gate Mayor Gil Hurtado, LA Promise Fund President & CEO Veronica Melvin, and the Westbrook’s business partner Donnell Beverly. Photos: Credit ANS Photography “To the kids, all this if for you guys,” Westbrook said in a speech before cutting the ribbon. “To your families, to your loved ones, all this here is for you. I do everything I do for the kids, for the community, for the underserved.” Westbrook continued, saying, “I’m grateful to be able to stand here and give you guys an opportunity to further your education, further your mental health, further your mental wellness, and be something great in life and do things people say you cannot do.” Photos: Credit ANS Photography With the symbolic cutting of the ribbon, Westbrook underlined the Academy’s purpose: “Education is key to unlocking opportunity. This...