Few hours after Serena Williams’ husband Alex Ohanian has made an announcement of his $1 million contribution to Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights organization and the rapper, Kanye West pledged $2 million support to George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery families, Michael Jordan said, “hold my Js.”
The NBA legend and entrepreneur announced on Friday (June 5) that he, along with his company Jordan Brand, are making commitment to donate $100 million to organizations working towards racial equity and social justice.
“The Jordan Brand is us, the Black community,” the statement begins. “Jordan Brand is more than one man. It’s always been a family. We represent a proud family that has overcome obstacles, fought against discrimination in communities worldwide and that works every day to erase the stain of racism and the damage of injustice.”
He further stated, “Today, we are announcing that Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand will be donating $100 million over the next 10 years to organizations dedicated to ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to education.”
Meanwhile, Reddit co-founder and husband of Serena Williams, Alexis Ohanian, has earlier in the day announced he would be resigning from Reddit’s board to make room for a Black executive to possibly replace him, and he would donate a portion of all his future Reddit earnings towards causes focused on racial equity.
He kicked off his pledge with a $1 million donation to Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights organization.
