When NBA legend Michael Jordan spoke out in support of black issues and police brutality, then donated $1 million each to two organizations, many people wondered why it took him so long. His donations to the Institute for Community-Police Relations and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund are a great start, but what more can be done with his multi-million dollar net worth. Well, Atlanta rapper Killer Mike has an idea! In an Instagram caption posted last week, Killer Mike challenged Jordan to use profits from the sales of the “Gold Medal” Air Jordan 5 Retro, and deposit it into a black-owned bank. The “Gold Medal” sneakers will be released at the end of the month. Killer Mike believes that Jordan, as well as, other NBA players should financially support the #BankBlack movement. The emcee/activist led a powerful initiative in the past month urging African-Americans to open up accounts at black-owned banks. The initiative has welcomed over $800,000 in new account deposits. Check out his Instagram post below: Dear MJ #23, on the behalf of black people and cops (I have loved ones who are both) thanks for the million dollars to the NAACP & Police Orgs. Now we wud like to Challenge you to send the profits of this Olympic Jordan Drop Into a Black Financial Institution. We know that with your example other Players will follow. I’m sure Jim Brown, Kareem & Bill Russell will agree. Love ya man. U truly were/are the greatest. *********************************** Black People and Allies of black people instead of buying this or any shoe. (1) Start an account with a black bank or credit union. (2) Save 300 bucks and get a secured credit card (#citzenstrustbank has a good one). (3). Charge these or any shoe, pay your bill on time building your credit. This way u r fresh as u wanna be, saving your actual cash and building your credit score. That way these shoes are a tool for your empowerment and not something that chains you into poverty. ************************************* I hope MJ and Us, Do The Right Thing! A photo posted by Killer Mike (@killermike) on Aug 6, 2016 at 12:42pm PDT