Donation of 11 billion yen to Jordan and other organizations working on the issue of racial discrimination June 6, 10:53
Michael Jordan, who was a world star in basketball, racists as a protest against racism rises after a black man is killed by a white police officer in the United States It is said that about 11 billion yen will be donated to an organization that tackles the issue of.
Jordan and sports maker "Nike" brand "Jordan" announced a statement on the 5th, revealing that they will donate 100 million dollars in 10 years, about 11 billion yen in Japanese yen to an organization that tackles the issue of racism Did.
In a statement issued last month, Jordan said, "I am deeply sad, hurt, and frankly angry. I support those who oppose deep-seated racism and violence against people of color." That's a lot."
In the sports world, similar movements have continued in addition to Mr. Jordan, where NBA = American professional basketball Nets and Cavaliers players have donated to organizations that support black youth, as well as a major league pitcher. Justin Verlander pitches for a donation to an educational organization.