What about the private prison allegations.
You know there happens to be more "Michael Jordan's" on the planet than THE Michael Jordan, right?
What about the private prison allegations.
He has always donated to community organizations. Glad he finally added rhetoric to it.
Michael Jordan: ‘I can no longer stay silent’
MICHAEL JORDAN: ‘I CAN NO LONGER STAY SILENT’
His statement on the shootings of African-Americans and the targeting of police officers
“As a proud American, a father who lost his own dad in a senseless act of violence, and a black man, I have been deeply troubled by the deaths of African-Americans at the hands of law enforcement and angered by the cowardly and hateful targeting and killing of police officers. I grieve with the families who have lost loved ones, as I know their pain all too well.
“I was raised by parents who taught me to love and respect people regardless of their race or background, so I am saddened and frustrated by the divisive rhetoric and racial tensions that seem to be getting worse as of late. I know this country is better than that, and I can no longer stay silent. We need to find solutions that ensure people of color receive fair and equal treatment AND that police officers – who put their lives on the line every day to protect us all – are respected and supported.
Jordan speaks out on shootings of African-Americans, police
“Over the past three decades I have seen up close the dedication of the law enforcement officers who protect me and my family. I have the greatest respect for their sacrifice and service. I also recognize that for many people of color their experiences with law enforcement have been different than mine. I have decided to speak out in the hope that we can come together as Americans, and through peaceful dialogue and education, achieve constructive change.
“To support that effort, I am making contributions of $1 million each to two organizations, the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s newly established Institute for Community-Police Relations and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. The Institute for Community-Police Relations’ policy and oversight work is focused on building trust and promoting best practices in community policing. My donation to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, the nation’s oldest civil rights law organization, will support its ongoing work in support of reforms that will build trust and respect between communities and law enforcement. Although I know these contributions alone are not enough to solve the problem, I hope the resources will help both organizations make a positive difference.
“We are privileged to live in the world’s greatest country – a country that has provided my family and me the greatest of opportunities. The problems we face didn’t happen overnight and they won’t be solved tomorrow, but if we all work together, we can foster greater understanding, positive change and create a more peaceful world for ourselves, our children, our families and our communities.”
I'm not saying it's too late for him to say something but I won't do backflips and do salute it either.
A lot of people don't realize that back in the mid 80s dudes were getting killed over jordan sneakers in chicago and other places. People were putting pressure on MJ to speak out but he never did. I think his voice and influence can hold a lot of weight. I also believe you have so many outspoken athletes at nike that it's weird that the poster boy for the brand never speaks out on social issues.
To be fair, I have heard from different people that he does contribute a lot of money behind the scenes. These days you need the voice along with the money, both are equally important...
MAN fukk THIS HOUSE NEGRO
HE AINT BEEN BLACK SINCE THE 90s with his republican ass
How come brah aint say shyt when nikkas were killing each other every holiday for new jordan 11s
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It's hilarious how some Coli posters took theshyt seriously
The Hornets have the blackest front office in all of sports
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