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Subscribe to The Root. Subscribe Advertisement 6/6/20 1:30 PM 3 News 6/6/20 News 6/6/20 News Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand Commits $100 Million in Donations for Racial Justice Ishena Robinson 12 3 Former NBA star and forever basketball great Michael Jordan has pledged to donate $100 million over the next ten years to organizations working to ensure racial equality, social justice, and greater access to education. The massive joint commitment from Jordan and his Jordan Brand was announced on Friday. Read on 6/6/20 G/O Media may get a commission 6/6/20 1:07 PM Save G/O Media may get a commission Read on 6/6/20 Best Clothing and Lifestyle Deals Knead Some of the Stress Away with Naipo's $40 Neck and Back Massager Elizabeth Henges Save Naipo oCuddle Neck and Back Massager | $40 | Amazon | Use code Z48CZ39E + clip coupon 6/6/20 1:00 PM 1 Social Justice 6/6/20 Social Justice 6/6/20 Social Justice Jaime Harrison: How Do I Tell My Black Sons That This Could Be Them? 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