The announcement comes amid protests over systemic racism and police brutality across the U.S. in response to the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police last week.
Nike, the parent company of Jordan Brand, also committed on Friday to providing $40 million over the next four years to support the Black community in the U.S. “We must join forces with the community, government and civic leaders to create a lasting impact together,” said Craig Williams, president of Jordan Brand, in a press release.
“There is still more work for us to do to drive real impact for the Black Community. We embrace the responsibility.”“Until the ingrained racism that allows our country’s institutions to fail is completely eradicated, we will remain committed to protecting and improving the lives of Black people,” said the release.saying he stands with the protesters “who are calling out the ingrained racism and violence toward people of colour.
That man is everyone’s hero!
He's black, he's done pretty well for himself
Huge props to Mike. He takes a lot of heat but he’s stepping up to the plate. A lot of powerful figures haven’t yet. Let’s hope some jump on board now. Only time will tell🤷♂️
School choice is a civil rights issue
Is this from his gambling winnings 🤣🤣
Steve_Dangle Holy shit
The 🐐 always coming through 💯
I hate to sound like a dick here but it only took this much pain and suffering in the world for one of the most powerful, recognizable black men in history to speak up and donate. Where was this when you were sipping on Gatorade and selling shoes? Good for you. I'm not impressed.
Donate $75 million of it right now.
Steve_Dangle Jesus Christ. Typical twitter. Great feel good story. First 3 comments are negative. Good job boys.
He could always donate it to the black business owners whose businesses were destroyed by looters and rioters