Michael Jordan Makes $100 Million Pledge to Racial Equality Organizations

Michael Jordan Makes $100 Million Pledge to Racial Equality Organizations

Michael Jordan Makes $100 Million Pledge to Racial Equality Organizations Basketball legend Michael Jordan recently announced that he would be committing $100 million to “[ensure] racial equality.” The pledge, announced via the Jordan Brand on social media, noted that the $100 million would be donated over the next 10 years.

The money will be given to organizations that work to end racial and social injustice, as well as organizations that provide “greater access to education.” Jordan Brand, via Twitter In their statement, the Jordan Brand also specifically called attention to the “ingrained racism” of the United States, saying “Black lives matter.” Jordan Brand, via Twitter Although Jordan has not yet specified which organizations will receive the money, he acknowledged that making the pledge was an “important start.” Michael Jordan, via 'The Charlotte Observer'