Michael Jordan to donate $100 million in fight for racial equality

Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand have pledged to give 100 million U.S. dollars to organizations committed to promoting racial equality and social justice.

In a joint statement posted Friday on social media, the basketball legend and Jordan Brand announced the 100-million-U.S. dollar donation will be paid over the next 10 years to "organizations dedicated to ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to education."

"Black lives matter," said the statement. "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."

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