The Jordan Brand announced on Friday that Michael Jordan and the brand have pledged $100 million in the fight for racial justice.
Jordan’s taking social and political stances as the owner of the Charlotte Hornets that he largely declined to during his run to six championships and five MVP trophies with the Chicago Bulls.
Jordan was long quoted as saying “Republicans buy shoes too,” when he was criticized for declining to take a stance during a North Carolina Senate race between the black former Charlotte Mayor Harvey Gantt and segregationist incumbent Jesse Helms in 1990.
What a difference time and money make. Read the entire article HERE.
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