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'