October 5, 2019
Antonio Rankin, Videographer/editor
Wendy Thompson, Producer
My Story
Photos: Courtesy of DC Spotlight Newspaper/Rochelle Coleman
Everyone has a story and this edition of “My Story” explores the unique life and career of Rochelle Coleman. Coleman used her love of basketball to fund her college education, earning a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree and travelling all over the world to such countries as Tibet, South Africa, and Kosovo. As a member of Peace Players, she also assisted in bringing Israelis and Palestinians together on the basketball court to further facilitate peace in those countries. Coleman used her skills as a basketball player and her entrepreneurial business expertise to form her company, which helped further her sports career. She inspires others to use their hobbies and skills by taking them to a higher “level” and helping impact the world in a positive way.
(VIDEO) Coleman tells her story “In black and white,” of how her love of the game of basketball allowed her to travel throughout the world.
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Rochelle Coleman, entrepreneur, former international basketball player and Peace Players team member.
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Rochelle Coleman playing basketball with Peace Players in South Africa.
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A Tibetan basketball player during Coleman’s trip to Tibet.
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Coleman playing basketball during her trip to Tibet.
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Courts and facilities in Kosovo where basketball games took place.