Money talks: Michael Jordan and the impact of not being an athlete activist
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While regarded by many as the greatest basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan’s reticence to speak on issues of social or political importance has always seemed to be a surprising misstep – his one shot that appeared to fall far wide of the basket.
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The Legacy Of Michael Jordan In Chicago
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Bill Russell, Celtics Center Who Transformed Pro Basketball, Dies at 88 - The New York Times
Michael Jordan speaks out against 'ingrained racism' in America: 'We have had enough' - Yahoo Sports
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Michael Jordan Comments on Donations to Civil Rights and Community-Police Groups, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Air Jordan Sale: See Rare Michael Jordan Collection of NBA Finals Game Sneakers - Bloomberg
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Michael Jordan Can 'No Longer Stay Silent
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The new sports activism: Why this wave of social advocacy is different
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Michael Jordan Donates $10,000 Needed for Paralympic Trials
How did Michael Jordan become so good at basketball when he grew up poor? Did he have any outside training help like LeBron James had from his parents? - Quora
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LeBron James - Wikipedia
Whose NBA career is better? Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James - Yahoo Sports
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The new sports activism: Why this wave of social advocacy is different
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When Michael Jordan's trash talk made his teammate quit his NBA career: “You're a loser! You've always been a loser!”
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Here's What Sonny Vaccaro Has Done After Nike's Air Jordan Deal
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Picking On Michael Jordan For Lack Of Activism Hypocritical