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Michael Jordan has released a statement on the death of George Floyd, condemning “ingrained racism” in the United States.
“I am deeply saddened, truly pained and plain angry,” wrote Jordan in a statement posted by the Charlotte Hornets, the NBA team he owns. “I stand with those who are calling out the ingrained racism and violence toward people of color in our country. We have had enough.”
Written by Tom Lutz in New York
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Michael Jordan condemns George Floyd death and ‘ingrained racism’ of US
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