Amazing How Michael Jordan Gets a Pass From Us when regarding black issues in America

[Archangel]

Think about it for a minute. We talking about quite possibly the most powerful black man in America. White boys worship him. They wear his shoes too. Media guys worship him. He can do no wrong.

Breh is worth 1.7 billion. We demand cats like LeBron, Kobe, etc take a stand and represent us on a greater platform but what about MJ? Think about his celebrity. He's not only a national icon, he's a international icon. MJ could make moves that would have incomprehensible impact. It would be like a domino effect because others would most certainly follow him. Why do we give MJ a pass on these topics? His own shoe line, clothing line, cologne, owns an NBA SPORTS TEAM....

If you are a wealthy black man living in this country, you have a responsibility to be conscious and impactful in your community. White people do it all the time - using their wealth to uplift their own people.

On another note, the richest black man in America is Robert F. Smith founder of private equity firm Vista Equity Partners. He is worth 2.5 billion. And this is he and his wife, former playboy playmate of the year, Hope Dworaczyk

He shouldn't get a pass either.

 

[Archangel]

Bump

 

[75 Others]

If you are a wealthy black man living in this country, you have a responsibility to be conscious and impactful in your community.

No they don't stop it

 

[Archangel]

No they don't stop it

Why not?

 

[Mr.Silver]

Why not?

Because they don't owe nikkas shyt. Can't automatically assume dey wanna be involved with all that bullshyt

 

[Born2BKing]

We rather spend time hating Lebron, who has done nothing but empower his people and be a prime example of black excellence.

 

[Strapped]

We can start by not buying all those overpriced gear

 

[KingJay]

 

[Alpha Male]

OP how much charity and/or money out of your own pocket do you give to people in need on a regular basis? What are you doing personally to help anyone?

 

[collateral.]

Think about it for a minute. We talking about quite possibly the most powerful black man in America. White boys worship him. They wear his shoes too. Media guys worship him. He can do no wrong.

Breh is worth 1.7 billion. We demand cats like LeBron, Kobe, etc take a stand and represent us on a greater platform but what about MJ? Think about his celebrity. He's not only a national icon, he's a international icon. MJ could make moves that would have incomprehensible impact. It would be like a domino effect because others would most certainly follow him. Why do we give MJ a pass on these topics? His own shoe line, clothing line, cologne, owns an NBA SPORTS TEAM....

If you are a wealthy black man living in this country, you have a responsibility to be conscious and impactful in your community. White people do it all the time - using their wealth to uplift their own people.

On another note, the richest black man in America is Robert F. Smith founder of private equity firm Vista Equity Partners. He is worth 2.5 billion. And this is he and his wife, former playboy playmate of the year, Hope Dworaczyk

He shouldn't get a pass either.

No they don't. They don't want to involve their brand with the everyday struggles of Black people. Look at Colin K. How they drag his name in the dirt for using his platform to take a stand for us. Now imagine how they will tarnish someone like Jordan's image. He's a billionaire man, he is not about that life. And plus him, and a lot of these powerful Black celebrities are so detached from the situation in Black America it's not even funny.

 

[Henri Christophe]

yeah its sad man.... but maybe MJ doesnt really relate or identify with any of that shyt.... he shot a ball into a hoop for a living and white people signed his checks.... hes not an intellectual... we gotta leave the "building" up to the scholars and entrepreneurs... all these worker ass nikkas... ball playing ass nikkas..... rapping ass nikkas..... fukk them.....they aint bout shyt and most arent even educated

 

[Emoryal]

Why don't we ask Steph Curry or Kevin Durant though

 

[Archangel]

yeah its sad man.... but maybe MJ doesnt really relate or identify with any of that shyt.... he shot a ball into a hoop for a living and white people signed his checks.... hes not an intellectual... we gotta leave the "building" up to the scholars and entrepreneurs... all these worker ass nikkas... ball playing ass nikkas..... rapping ass nikkas..... fukk them.....they aint bout shyt and most arent even educated

I feel ya but thats a cop out and I disagree. Dudes aint gotta be Rhodes Scholars to identify a problem and help out.

No they don't. They don't want to involve their brand with the everyday struggles of Black people. Look at Colin K. How they drag his name in the dirt for using his platform to take a stand for us. Now imagine how they will tarnish someone like Jordan's image. He's a billionaire man, he is not about that life. And plus him, and a lot of these powerful Black celebrities are so detached from the situation in Black America it's not even funny.

The love of money is the root of all evil. If cats aren't willing to put their money up then we will remain in this hole. If we have no money/economic power , we are dead.

 

[Archangel]

Why don't we ask Steph Curry or Kevin Durant though

They fall in here too but I wanted to focus on MJ cause he never gets any slack. Jordan has more money, fame and power than any other black man in America. Everybody rocks with MJ. Everybody don't get down with Steph or KD like that. They are beta's.

 

[Entropy Fan]

This is low key the biggest reason no one wants to support black businesses. Owners get rich and get fast.