Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand fight racism

Michael Jordan has committed to its Black Community Commitment by giving more than $1 million in grants to 18 change-focused grassroots organizations.

“These 18 organizations put action over words every day to make their communities a better place,” Jordan says in a statement. “Each of these groups has demonstrated the courage to make a difference at the local level and I could not be more proud to support the work they are doing.”

MORTAR in Cincinnati received one of seven awards granted in the Midwest.

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