Dikembe Mutombo Dikembe Mutombo, former NBA player and activist, has been chosen by the U.S. Census as a National Profile Partner.

In his role, he will work with the Census and create outreach strategies to increase overall participation in the Census among African and African- American communities and also utilize the Census information for outreach projects to improve the quality of life for the people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Dikembe Mutombo Foundation is dedicated to equality and empowerment for all people, with a focus on those in the Congo.

Mutombo’s role as a National Profile Partner will be twofold: to speak to African audiences and communicate the importance of the Census and being counted; and to demonstrate the connection between the Census and support for other communities, including the Congo and other African countries. Mutombo also will act as a spokesperson for the Census and will integrate U.S. Census information on the Foundation’s website which currently boasts thousands of visitors per week.

“An accurate Census means that communities will have the necessary organizations to service its people,” said Mutombo.