Michael Jordan on racism, education and $100 million for social justice

Posted Jun 8, 2020
Michael Jordan knows money alone can’t solve racism, or barriers to upward mobility for the poor. But he hopes the pledge he and Jordan Brand made - to donate $100 million over the next 10 years - helps start a conversation and a level of education that can finally end the ingrained racism the Charlotte Hornets owner says he’s seen all his life as an African American. (Charlotte Observer)

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