The Death and Life of Kobe Bryant

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Kobe Bryant left an indelible mark in the African American community. The Mayor of Los Angeles, non-profit executives and many others say when it came to philanthropy and mentoring, Bryant was one of the few celebrities who walked the walk and talked the talk. In this episode we meet the executive director of a shelter for young homeless people, a place Bryant donated his time and money; we meet a civil rights leader from the African American community who speaks about Bryant’s duty as a role model for young Black men; we talk to a close friend of Bryant’s.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Death and Life of Kobe Bryant tells the tragic story of the helicopter crash that killed Bryant, his daughter and seven others. The docuseries explores lesser-known angles including real-time analysis of the radio chatter between the pilot and tower, the investigation into the crash, the lawsuits that followed, even artists who honor Bryant. The program also reveals parts of Bryant’s life seldom seen. The program is hosted and produced by award-winning journalist Steve Gregory and produced by Jacob Gonzalez from KFI News in Los Angeles.