Saturday, 6 June 2020

Michael Jordan to donate $100m to groups fighting for racial equality & social justice post George Floyd's death

Michael Jordan has announced he will donate $100 million to organizations that fight for race equality in the wake of the George Floyd protests that have gripped the United States.
Basketball legend Michael Jordan
The basketball legend revealed on Friday that he and his Jordan Brand, a shoe-and-apparel division of Nike, would donate the funds over the next 10 years with the goal of 'ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to education'.
'Black lives matter. This isn't a controversial statement,' the former NBA star and current Charlotte Hornets owner said in a statement. 'Until the ingrained racism that allows our country's institutions to fail is completely eradicated, we will remain committed to protecting and improving the lives of Black people.'
His pledge comes just days after he joined thousands of Americans in voicing his anger and frustration over the May 25 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis

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