Kentucky men’s basketball head coach John Calipari was part of a national town hall meeting Friday that focused on the topic of the current image of the black athlete as a part of ESPN’s celebration of the 25th anniversary of the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Movie producer and noted sports fan Spike Lee served as executive producer and as one of the panelists, live from the New Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Dr. King’s spiritual home. In addition to Calipari, the panel consisted of athletes, coaches and entertainers, including ESPN commentator Michael Wilbon, current WNBA Tulsa Shock player and world champion track and field athlete Marion Jones, and former University of Miami football coach Randy Shannon.Calipari spoke to the media Monday on MLK Day on taking part in the honor:

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