NBA legend Michael Jordan (57) rarely spoke on social issues during his active time. Given the events in the United States following the violent death of African American George Floyd Recently he didn't just take a standNow he's doing it too: Jordan announced that he would like to donate $ 100 million to fight racism through his Jordan Brand brand over the next ten years.
"Black lives matter. This is not a controversial statement," says one statement, Jordan posted on Twitter. "Until the deeply rooted racism that causes our country's institutions to fail is completely eradicated, we will continue to work to protect and improve the lives of black people," it continues.
It would therefore donate $ 100 million over the next ten years to organizations working for racial equality, social justice and better access to education.