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For many Torontonians, basketball has been a bridge — connecting communities across lines of race, culture, and experience. In neighbourhoods and schools where racism and prejudice were a reality, the game offered belonging, opportunity, and hope.

Hear firsthand stories of resilience, representation, and community power from those who lived it — and how basketball continues to break barriers today.

Featured Interviews: Chris Penrose, Luke Galati, Lou Sialtsis, Alex Wong, Jamaal Magloire, Lee Anna Osei, Tamara Tatham, Ro Russell, Dalton Higgins, and Anthony Miller.

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