Central Region

ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, MICHIGAN, MONTANA, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, OHIO, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, WISCONSIN

Regional Director:

Cherry Powell

Parenting the Dream: Women Winning On and Off the Court

MPBP, Inc. is proud to present Parenting the Dream: Game Changers — Women Who Play to Win, a virtual event bringing together women who lead with purpose, passion, and power.


Join us on May 5th at 6:30 PM Central / 7:30 PM Eastern for an inspiring conversation about what it means to win — not just on the basketball court, but in our communities, our families, and our lives.


Moderating this powerful discussion is Alberder Gillespie, a dynamic civic leader, coalition builder, and advocate for justice whose work has spanned politics, civil rights, and community empowerment. A Mississippi native shaped by a family legacy of service, Gillespie has spent decades championing the voices of those who are too often unheard — and she brings that same energy and conviction to every room she enters. Her deep ties to the basketball community make her the perfect voice to guide this conversation.


At MPBP, Inc., we know that the mothers behind the players are game changers in their own right. This event is a celebration of that truth — and an invitation to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and vision it takes to raise champions.


This is a virtual event. Scan the QR code or click this link to register and join us on May 5.

We'll see you there.

LATEST UPDATES

Poster for a George Floyd Commemorative Unity Walk in Minneapolis on May 24, 2025, with basketball and globe symbols.

5th Annual George Floyd Festival

August 26, 2025
MPBP, Inc. Central Region (Mothers of Professional Basketball Players, Inc.) and the National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA), in partnership with Rise and Remember, hosted a powerful Commemorative Walk at George Floyd Square as part of the three-day George Floyd Rise and Remember 5th Year Festival.  This walk served as a profound moment of unity and reflection, highlighting MPBP, Inc.’s and the NBRPA’s enduring commitment to justice, equality, and community healing. Together, the organizations honored the Floyd family, uplifted the Minneapolis community, and amplified the national call for lasting change.
Two smiling women pose outdoors with a memorial in the background.

Meet Me in Minnesota

August 26, 2025
MPBP, Inc. Central Region Members came together in the Twin Cities of Minnesota for a weekend of sisterhood and to scout the city for the upcoming National Conference.