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Sep 6, 2023 · Former New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony speaks about his Latin (Puerto Rican) roots and what it means to him. He has warm memories of his Dad, who was born in Puerto Rico, but died when Carmelo was just a toddler.
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His mother, Mary, is African American and his father, Carmelo Iriarte, was Puerto Rican. Anthony, along with LeBron James, Chris Paul, and Dwyane Wade, are a quartet referred to as the "banana boat crew". The four have been friends since they were teenagers, and have consistently gone on vacation together.
Oct 1, 2023 · Yes, the 10-time All-Star is half-American and half-Puerto Rican. His Puerto Rican roots can be traced back to his father, Carmelo Iriarteas, as discussed in an interview with ESPN Deportes'...
Aug 25, 2016 · For those who don't know, Anthony's dad, Carmelo Iriarte, who died when Melo was only 2, was a member of the Young Lords, the Puerto Rican group of the 1960s and '70s that pushed for social...
Aug 26, 2016 · Luria Freeman. Updated August 26, 2016. Ignoring the fact that Anthony is Afro-Puerto Rican erases the most important part of his narrative. NBA player Carmelo Anthony’s genealogy is...
Aug 26, 2016 · As an Afro-Latino of Puerto Rican descent, Anthony’s stance on Black Lives Matter adds much needed dimension to the conversation about injustice against black/brown folk in this country....
Feb 15, 2024 · NBA. Carmelo Anthony Blames His Puerto Rican Roots for Initial Bond With “First Love” Published 02/16/2024, 12:15 AM +08. By. Daksh Saini. Follow Us. USA Today via Reuters. Carmelo Anthony recently shared insights into his childhood love for baseball, attributing part of his initial connection to the sport to his Puerto Rican heritage.
