Michael Jordan Makes<br />$100 Million Pledge to<br />Racial Equality Organizations Basketball legend Michael Jordan<br />recently announced that he would<br />be committing $100 million<br />to “[ensure] racial equality.” The pledge, announced via the Jordan Brand<br />on social media, noted that the $100 million<br />would be donated over the next 10 years. The money will be given to organizations that work to<br />end racial and social injustice, as well as organizations<br />that provide “greater access to education.” Jordan Brand,<br />via Twitter In their statement, the Jordan<br />Brand also specifically called attention<br />to the “ingrained racism” of the United<br />States, saying “Black lives matter.” Jordan Brand,<br />via Twitter Although Jordan has not yet specified<br />which organizations will receive the<br />money, he acknowledged that making<br />the pledge was an “important start.” Michael Jordan, via 'The Charlotte Observer'
