Isiah Thomas Gets Award from Rev. Al Sharpton, Then Gives it to Student, 12
By Wendell Hutson at DNAinfo ChicagoOne unsuspecting 12-year-old student at Frazier International Magnet School was surprised Thursday when he was honored by civil rights leader the Rev. Al Sharpton and NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas with a community service award.
The award had just been given to Thomas from Education for a Better America and the National Action Network, a nonprofit Sharpton founded, at an event at Frazier International, 4027 W. Grenshaw St.
Thomas was recognized for his work with the Windy City Hoops basketball tournament at St. Sabina Church, which offers basketball to youths as an alternative to the streets.