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Jordan Brand<\/a> has made tremendous strides towards fighting the good fight, leading to a core initiative of a 10 year, $100 million Black Community Commitment (BCC) initiative. As a part of the BCC, Michael Jordan and JB have announced the Community Grassroots Program to support local non-profit organizations that champion education & awareness, social justice or economic justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program, which aids foundations that empower Black Americans, has provided a total of $1 million to 18 organizations across the United States. These 18 recipients are found across 14 cities and 11 states: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hollaback!<\/a>  New York, New York<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Love Now Media<\/a>  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RE-Center Race & Equity in Education<\/a>  Hartford, Connecticut<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Billie Holiday Theatre<\/a>  Brooklyn, New York<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community Foundation of Greater Flint<\/a>  Flint, Michigan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Courageous Conversations Global Foundation<\/a>  Las Vegas, Nevada<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1Hood Media <\/a> Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1619 Freedom School<\/a>  Cedar Falls, Iowa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good Call <\/a> Brooklyn, New York<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice<\/a>  Oakland, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Middle Georgia Access to Justice Council<\/a>  Macon, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alliance for Higher Education in Prison<\/a>  Los Angeles, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Youth Design Center<\/a>  Brooklyn, New York<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Village United<\/a>  Atlanta, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mortar Cincinnati<\/a>  Cincinnati, Ohio<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Revolution Workshop<\/a>  Northbrook, Illinois<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Alliance for Community Development<\/a>  Oakland, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n

City Startup Labs<\/a>  Charlotte, North Carolina<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe received hundreds of applications for Community Grants, and every single one of them was a reminder of the unique impact and powerful personal connections local community efforts can make happen. Making a decision on the first cycle of 18 organizations selected was certainly not easy.\u201d said Craig Williams, President, Jordan Brand<\/strong>, \u201cWe are thrilled to not only stand behind them, but based on the volume of applications received, we look forward to continuing to offer this program each year in support of local grassroots efforts that create real, meaningful change for people and communities.\u201d<\/p>Craig Williams – President of Jordan Brand<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The Community Grants Program will continue to set the precedent of an equitable future for all set by Jordan Brand in Summer 2020. Last year, the program donated $0.5 million to $1 million to several partners, including the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), the Formerly Incarcerated Convicted People & Families Movement (FICPFM) and Black Voters Matter. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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