By Tony Winterburn • Published: 06 Jun 2020 • 7:35
In a joint statement yesterday on social media, Jordan and the Jordan Brand said the money will be paid over 10 years with the goal of “ensuring racial equality, social justice, and greater access to education.”
“Black lives matter,” the statement said. “This isn’t a controversial statement. 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.”
Jordan, the 57-year-old former Chicago Bulls great, is the owner of the Charlotte Hornets. The Jordan Brand is a subsidiary of Nike, the shoe giant that earlier Friday committed €38 million over the next four years to support the Black community.
Jordan also released a statement Monday on George Floyd and the killings of Black people at the hands of police.
“I am deeply saddened, truly pained, and plain angry,” Jordan said. “I see and feel everyone’s pain, outrage, and frustration. I stand with those who are calling out the ingrained racism and violence toward people of colour in our country. We have had enough.”
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