This archive report was first published on 6 June 2020.
On June 5, 2020, Michael Jordan announced a record $100 million donation to groups fighting for racial equality and social justice amid a wave of protests across the United States.
The NBA legend stated that his Jordan Brand would distribute the money over 10 years to different organisations in a bid to stamp out ingrained racism.
"It's 2020 and our family now includes anyone who aspires to our way of life," a joint statement from Jordan and his Jordan Brand said.
"Yet as much as things have changed, the worst remains the same. Black lives matter. This isn't a controversial statement. Until the ingrained racism that allows our country's institutions to fail is completely eradicated, we will remain committed to protecting and improving the lives of Black people," the statement added.
Large scale demonstrations have been held in all 50 states, with protesters demanding an end to police brutality and systemic racism after George Floyd's death on May 25.
Jordan's donation comes after a week of unprecedented nationwide protests across the United States following the death of an unarmed black man during an arrest in Minneapolis.
