Magic Johnson is about to obtain the Presidential Medal of Freedom throughout a ceremony on Saturday.
Johnson might be one in every of 19 individuals to obtain the dignity.
The recipients have made “exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or safety of the USA, world peace, or different important societal, public or non-public endeavors,” in accordance with the White Home.
Following his retirement, Johnson has been an advocate for HIV/AIDS prevention and has accomplished philanthropic work to assist underserved communities via the Magic Johnson Basis.
Johnson can also be in possession teams for the Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Sparks, Los Angeles FC in MLS and the NWSL’s Washington Spirit.
