Michael Jordan has pledged $100 million over 10 years to groups fighting for social justice and against racism AFP PhotoBasketballMichael Jordan said Friday he is making a record $100 million donation to groups fighting for racial equality and social justice amid a wave of protesMichael Jordan said Friday he is making a record $100 million donation to groups fighting for racial equality and social justice amid a wave of protests across the United States. "It's 2020 and our family now includes anyone who aspires to our way of life," a joint statement from Jordan and his Jordan Brand said. SEE ALSO: Michael Jordan and Lewis Hamilton join sportsmen denouncing Floyd's death"Yet as much as things have changed the worst remains the same. "Today we are announcing that Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand will be donating $100 million over the next 10 years to organisations dedicated to ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to education." SEE ALSO: It isn’t real: Former Chicago Bulls teammate slams Michael Jordan for ‘The Last Dance’Jordan said the remark had been a flippant comment made as a joke.

Source: Standard Digital June 06, 2020 12:11 UTC