Education and Storytelling Are at the Center of Jordan Brand’s Next Grants for the Black Community Peter Verry
Roughly one year ago, Jordan Brand and Michael Jordan announced a plan to donate $100 million over the next 10 years to organizations that promote racial equality, social justice and greater access to education. Today, the NBA icon’s namesake label revealed the destinations for its next three multiyear grants.
The recipients include The National Museum of African American History and Culture, which will receive $3 million over three years. Also, Morehouse College and the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting will receive $1 million each over two years.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture, Morehouse College, and The Ida B. Wells Society will receive the Jordan Brand’s latest Black Community Commitment Grants.
Ron Nixon to keynote IRE21 virtual conference
Ron Nixon, global investigations editor for The Associated Press and a longtime IRE member, will be the keynote speaker at the IRE21 virtual conference in June.
The conference will include several other featured speakers who will talk about their experiences covering the pandemic, social justice protests, Asian-American hate, international corruption and more.
As the keynote speaker, Nixon embodies the spirit of IRE through his commitment to mentorship, training and volunteering with the organization.
“The board is excited to have chosen Ron as the keynote for this year’s annual conference,” IRE Board President Cheryl W. Thompson said. “Whether it’s mentoring younger IRE members or pitching in on a panel, Ron has contributed so much to this organization over the years. And his commitment to diversity is unwavering. We look forward to his inspiring message.”