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Basketball: Michael Jordan donates $ 100 million – News Sports: Basketball

NBA legend Michael Jordan has announced that he will donate $ 100 million to organizations working for racial equality and social justice amid a scorching climate marked by protests in the United States .

“Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand will donate $ 100 million over the next 10 years to organizations dedicated to ensuring race equality, social justice and better access to education,” said the communicated.

This pledge is certainly the biggest pledge ever made by a sports figure to non-profit charities.

It testifies to the intense emotion aroused by the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old African-American, during his arrest in Minneapolis, which has set the country ablaze for ten days with demonstrations turning into clashes.

“The bankruptcy of the institutions of our country”

“Black Lives Matter. This is not a controversial claim. Until this entrenched racism that causes the bankruptcy of our nation’s institutions is completely eradicated, we will continue to be committed to protecting and improving the lives of black people, “said former Chicago Bulls star six-time NBA champion.

Very reluctant during his playing career to speak out to protest racial or societal problems in the United States, a silence for which he has often received criticism, Jordan expressed his anger last week after the death of Floyd, joining the choir of the very many athletes to be indignant.

Dpa

Created: 05.06.2020, 11:11 p.m.

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