Michael Jordan finally got down off his stack of millions and said something about the police brutality that’s weeping America.
Jordan, 53, is often criticized for raising the prices on his iconic Air Jordan basketball shoes that are so demand, criminals commit murder to own a pair.
NY Knicks superstar Carmelo Anthony held a Q&A session following his town hall meeting at a Boys and Girls Club in Los Angeles, Calif., on Monday.
One of the questions raised came from a participant who wondered how Anthony felt about Jordan finally speaking out about race relations in post-Obama America.
Anthony praised the aging basketball legend for finally “putting his money where his mouth” is, and speaking out for black men who are losing their lives at a frightening pace.
“I thought it was brilliant, and about time that he stepped up, said what he said,” Anthony told the media afterwards. “At the end of the day, amongst us, he is our face. He is an African American, a very powerful African American, so for him to step up in the midst of these times right now was very big on his behalf.”
I’m just trying to figure out why the oppressors were given $1 million as well when they are the problem.
???????????? #blacklivesmatter #black$$$mattersmore
I don’t buy Jordans for any of my nieces and nephews….no way my money is going to go into his yt wife’s pockets.
That nigga didn’t really “speak out”. He tossed some hush money (read: coins) in the NAACP’s direction and went back to his yt woman.
EXACTLY
Michael Jordan finally got down off his stack of millions
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He sitting at home right now, wondering which retro re-release he’s going to re-release to the retro public. He’ll make that million back in 0.02 seconds.
What a coincidence that he also introduced his latest sneakers yesterday.
LOL….yup. That’s what they do.
they still going to hate MJ…..
See. That money he “gave” was a write-off.
I said that yesterday ,but no I’m a hater. Fuk Jordan and his prison system investing ass. Fuk him!
…and child….
Many will disgree with me, I was to reach out to a Rose about this and having a shoe drive and reach out to him.
Bottom line is folks do with there money what they wish to do, speciallficaly when they ware wealthy. You don’t like it, don’t support it.
Don’t support him, but support another shoe made by a white man, and it’s whites dollars. Don’t suppport White shoes makers and supoort the brothers and sisters below.
Here a list
Smantha Joseph – Samantha Shoes
Jhung Yuro
Forever Shoes and Swimwear
Naturall Triece
As many young people hell people in general spend their last dimes on some “Air” and Jordan has been nothing to me but a man enjoying the fruits of his labor & not feeling the least bit obligated to be a voice to issues in the world. Sad a man known worldwide is not more vocal. It would be great or should I say humble of him to lower the damn prices of his brand. The cost of Nike shoes is outrageous!! He just wants to golf & gamble. I used to love me some Jordan
“At the end of the day, amongst us, he is our face…
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Some would beg to differ, sir…some would beg to differ. Now he speaks? I don’t think injustices against African-Americans have just started in 2016, but yeah…okay. I’ve NEVER purchased a Jordan & ISH like this makes me HAPPY that I haven’t.
will he continue to speak out? continue to give money?
Praise my arse. He only did it because Nike told him to.
Fcuk Jordan ,Fcuk his shoes, Fcuk his lying ass yt wife claming she didn’t know who he was prior to marrying. Yeah ok! Fcuk him!
dont believe the hype, Mike trying to protect his fortune
Criminals commit crimes because they choose to.
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exactly!
Oh EYE SEE folks is ready to be/get BIG MAD up in here.
Imma go get lunch and brb ??
Cubano OH
No.
*Jordan voice* Okay, I don’t really care about the situation, but since you care about a meaningless statement from me, here it is……I don’t like the killings of blacks by officers and I don’t like the killings of cops by blacks ( which btw was only 2 alleged incidents, Dallas, and Baton Rouge vs the countless times they murdered us) so I’ll give a million dollars to the NAACP (wtf are they gonna do….s – – t that’s what) and I’ll give a million dollars to the people that is killing black men…..now will you all finally leave me alone and stfu. (he walks off to his chauffer driven maybach, with his beige wife greeting him with a kiss to his full of s – – t, sweaty bald head, then he rides off into the sunset preparing to release the next version of those ugly azz Jordans) The End!!!
Company told him he might start getting wispers of they might stop buy his shows so they suggested he give a vague statement
That’s why I’m say much…Cause folkd really stan for MJ and it is what it is. Folks spend there money where they want and he does what he wanna do, when he wanna do it. PERIOD
You forgot to say, “fawk his Steve Harvey jeans”. All that money and he’s still dressing like it’s 1995. FOH. That yt woman won’t even tell his as$ to do better.
SR
I read that he rented (IONO the correct word to use?) a full page of a newspaper.
Can you post his full page? ?
Who cares what Micheal Jordan has to “say”? I don’t.
Right!! It was probably Nike’s money too. This jackas$ doesn’t give af about black folks. He realized that black people are boycotting everything yt and back to school is coming up shortly and he doesn’t want the stock on those over priced, shatty, as$ shoes to fall.
Agreed
*riling folks up*
Folks just don’t understand thee Business Model. Shareholders etc ??
So you SLAYIN’ a la, Bey…huh? From the top of his shiny dome to the soles of his feet–F#CK HIM…
Meh. No comment on MJ. However Melo has made me a big fan of his these past few years?? Our new visual leaders…He’s visible. Huge platform. Nobody has to, yet some chose to. I applaud those who do??
Meh
Hey Mike can you address the issue about the people who stand in line to buy your sheity sneakers getting the police called on them?? Why is that? Is it to keep the folks in line? Literally and metaphorically?
People can buy his shows if they choose ?
I met his chef who says he’s a class act! I’d like for him to be more vocal
Sounds like you summed it up.
Mike do you have liver function issues or have your eyes always been that yella?
we still lose…i feel like it will just go to the pockets of another yt. i mean it’s not like we own much…but if you know of any to support let me know…i’ve been trying to find minority owned business i can support wherever i am
Exactly. After all these years, he has seemed to only care about his coins.
Better late than never, I guess. But it wont really make a difference.
Cops are not going to stop profiling and shooting unarmed black men just because Michael Jordan made a statement.
SMH THAT MICHEAL JORDAN IS WHITE POLITICIAN who invest in private prisons..smh some of ya need to do some research ..micheal Jordan donates a lot he just doesn’t do It in the limelight ..he damned if he do , damned if he don’t …
im wit you …but again folks need to research this man does a lot!!!! just doesn’t do it in the limelight
SAY IT BREN, THE TRUTH
oh and HI
I can’t stand Michael Jordan, his funky, too expensive kicks or his shiny, ugly black bald head..He doesn’t give a darn about the Black community, only that we purchase his stankin kicks..
Ive met him myself, allegedly. There’s nothing classy about a fifty year old multi millionaire who uses the Nword. Nothing…I’m not his nigga, not your nigga,,,I could say other things as well, but, meh…I’m not a fan, bottom line??
I’ll be honest. I could care less if Jordan ever responded to any social injustice. He filled my childhood with wonder and amazement when he stepped onto the court. I emulated him when i played ball, up into high school. After that he was just a legend still selling sneakers in my opinion. Although i still revere him as an athlete, i never looked to him as a freedom fighter for social injustice.
As a business man, you can’t take anything away from him, and being a black man doing it the right right (so to speak) makes us look good as a people. I think MJ’s way to fight the injustices he may have faced in life was to be a beast on the court, and command as many dollars as possible.
yall can thank me for breaking that up and making it readable..lol
???Nobody’s gonna call out Melo rocking the Madonna(Who’s that girl?)/Lisa Bonet HAT?!?! ????
well i have met a few people that have never heard of michael jackson …had a girl in my choir in college that hadn’t heard of mariah carey..i was like what? you sing though? anyway she was only exposed to non-secular music and tv..so it’s possible..i’m not into sports so i had no idea his wife was wife was cuban/white whatevere…never even knew the man was married..
nike didn’t tell him to speak out …the bottomline is the folks that buy jordans will continue to buy them rather he spoke or not …he hasn’t spoke out in all they years and his shoes continue to sell out
Hey stinker?
I don’t usually agree with you, but right now EYE DEW ??
#itiswattitis
niggas not boycotting jordans !!! never have and never will they too busy trying to show off that they got em
Eh. ?
Probably not..
I’m Talmbout Melo’s chef!
And I totally agree with this comment. Tacky! Did you roll your eyes?!
They choose to stand in line no one forces them to rob and or kill for his shoes. It isn’t his fault poor people idolize him and want to be like him so they buy his $200 sneakers that aren’t worth more then $30. No they’re poor criminals and Jordan’s a capitalist, a business man thats offering a product to the American people. It’s just business. It’s the American way. FYI I’m being sarcastic , but there are people that feel this way. In my opinion he’s a despicable human being and a poor excuse of a black man. Who doesn’t having a problem profiting off of the ignorance of his own people. You can’t get a pair of his shitty shoes on the release date with out entering a raffle or lottery.
that’s marketing ……supply and demand ..release a limited amount and folks will do what they have to do to get them …#idiots
that Michael Jordan that invest in prisons is a white politician nobody bothered to fact check that when they started that rumor smh
Heavy drinking…his lips hang to the side too?
I know! I had to check the user 3 times …lol
Okay let’s say he drops his prices, do you think that he would sell more or less?
AND if you’on feel like fonting? Just say the word ?
Yeah, he does look like a heavy drinker.
That’s ah Borderline Ghost???
Ohhhhhh I’m sorry. Responding from disqus. I’ve never heard anything about Melo? I’ve been told countless times that he and I look alike? Mostly by White folks? I always told myself I would tell him that if we met. Meh,,,I’ve also been told I look like Obama, 50cent,,,I mean damn…I swear man. Sometimes I don’t know how I maintain my calm demeanor?
how so???
No eye roll but we had an awkward moment. Next time we talk I’ll tel you about it??
How so what?
That I’m in agreement?
Ghost?
I saw this. And fukkin good. So folks on here can stop saying boycott Nike over and damn over again. Silliest mess ever IMO. Good.
Okay ? I won’t ask if you properly shook hands or naught ????
Right!!!
Scroll down. That ain’t gone stop.
no whats a borderline ghost??
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and he does a lot behind the scenes …he is a very heavy donator of issues that hurt the inner city …he just does his work quietly so ppl assume he doesn’t do anything
I hope MJ realizes that his black sons & black daughter could very easily become victims of police brutality. MJ is highly recognizable, his kids are not.
Correct!!
David Banner and Tip and some more folks had a town hall one time. Banner said I’m not your child role model, you are. Stop looking to these celebs to speak. My feelings about cops won’t change because someone says differently. Not even my own husband.
Minority owned businesses:
http://bossip.com/1335925/grab-your-wallet-new-site-helps-you-buy-from-thousands-of-black-owned-businesses/
It’s baseless. Over half of their workforce identities as NON white. Put them out of work? Other People of color? Why? Why just Nike?
You close to me Banning yew ?
But you still here and I can see you. But I’m watching you and EYE YAM NAUGHT AFRAID TO BAN
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oh damn, like that huh???? lol
I have to agree with you !!! Smdh
Lol. The Mr and I was watching sports center yesterday, and when they were done reading Jordhan’s statement I said: Well thanks sir. Thanks for speaking up for us. I guess you figured we need to be alive to buy your shoes. Side bar: I know white people and other races buy his shoes as well.
Mind you, late to the party or not, it is nice he said something. I may not like him but it is what it is. People need to come together and be united.
?I ain’t fraid of no ghost! ?
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Boy George came to mind… lol
I agree with Banner.
Do better ??
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Me too.
They is Anti American!
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I don’t care. I don’t know why people want to force other people to give a fugg about shyt that they don’t give a fugg about.
Miss Cleo went on to be with the Lord. I wonder if she saw it coming? ?
Wanna start somewhere start at Walmart
This too
Good night
?????? That guy,,,I couldn’t believe it???? You stewewwwwwwwpid.
Or Apple
She died?! Smh. RIP Miss Cleo.
That hurt the inner city???
Ok ok I can see it ?
Wow DEAD
Ouuuuuuuu Weeeeeeee
Damn 80’s!
You need to take ah Etiquette Class.
Uncle Peache’s would not be happy????
He also gave a million a piece to the NAACP and a fund for police officers. Maybe that money will go into helpful initiatives. Hafta wait and see I guess
Stop listening to yt people ???
To buy more guns.
Let’s not get crazy.
He was notorious for wearing that damn black hat way too often, lmao!
Yea Chinaman?
LOL so wrong
I’m a sneaker head I’m into the culture so I under stand it. Jordan set the bar for over priced sneakers. If he were to lower the prices by even just a little I’m sure other brands would follow suit. Jordan’s don’t have to cost 200 bucks , that’s way way too much for a few pieces or rubber and some fabric. There are other brands that offer cheaper sneakers that look just as good and even better than Jordan’s. Take the Jordan brand away from the shoe and you left with shoe that looks like every to the shoe out there. That’s my beef with him he can offered to lower the prices on his shoes and still make his money. I have a lot of his sneakers and the release are nothing like the originals. So whomevers buying his sneakers now isn’t getting the same quality shoe from decades ago.
??????? I can’t wait to run into his ass again?
Don’t you join her.
AND WATT ever you do, don’t let folks check their own clothing labels ???
Now if only he’d pull out his investments in private prisons and demand to put an end to child labor in China swat shops where his products are manufactured, it’d be all gravy fam
Just saw it on Twitter, per TMZ. She was only 53.
What happened? The psychic?
Right!! i get people wanting people to be the face of the fight, but sometimes it takes behind closed door dealing to make moves. Hell im sure he golfs with powerful people and they make agreements. I mean who’s to say that it wasn’t his influence, that allows players to be as vocal as they are nowadays without recourse. I think that matters more than just some hash tags, when you’re in the upper echelon of the 1%
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Damn that’s young
?You better come correct!
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There are countless stories of Black women and children who have been victimized by the police (see #Sayhername for references,) yet the narrative always focuses on Black men. Black women have blindly offered our support to Black men, yet rarely is it every reciprocated. While I’m happy to see athletes step up and out, I’m dismayed because Black women continue to be forgotten. Until this changes, I have a hard time cheering when we are routinely excluded from these discussions. If they believe that Black lives matter, then that should include Black women’s lives as well.
around yall… ehh maybe i certainly will ?
he don’t invest in private prison ..that Michael Jordan is white an his a politician
It will be F MJ forever and a day.
Jordan Brand is the only company within Nike to routinely have black CEOs and largely black staff. I want folks to back up off Mike. Regulars here know…KNOW I hate his damn guts. Only die hard Tarheel fan I know, who hates Mike. But stop your damn mess folks. Give credit where its damn due and do your homework instead of spouting baseless, facts absent shyt.
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/12034228/michael-jordan-contribution-black-issues-greater-perceived
It really is. IDK she had colon cancer and it spread to her lungs. That’s tough. My condolences to her family and friends. She looked pretty despite her illness.
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I get it and if he was sincere, I would agree with you 100$. But who wants an insincere half-hearted forced proclamation? I’m just saying, we should stop wasting our time trying to make people care about shyt. You don’t care, cool. Running around pleading and begging people to be decent fuggin human beings, then throwing a party when they issue a statement.
Lmaoooo
side bar: blacks made those shoes popular, hot, and stylish !
I am down-voting you in my head!! CTHU So wrong!!
*holds head down, while chuckling” So Wrong!
Rofl. You are so dam dumb.
cant ban the slow man snow man
mannnnnnnnnnnn thank you an if they actually researched they would know he is a heavy donator to issues that affect the inner city ..he donated 8 million last year to 23 inner city charities in chicago
I think ima lose it between the DNC, all the protesters not just BLM, construction everywhere you turn, and not to mention every state trooper in PA blocking the highway (95 &76) and normal streets we travel to and from work it’s nightmare.
Im chilling in NE philly so happy i dont have to be near that area
Two words for this week….Public transportation and leave home and work early. Oh….that is 8 words!!
What does that mean though? A Black CEO? Is that something he request(s)? WhooptyDoo. Donald Sterling regularly had Black whores tongue bathing his pink pecker. And?
Agreed about the shoes. And I’m jumping around here…Because I’m trying to eat!?
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Ok, I don’t think folks would but the cheaper shoes Only Because (people I know) they buy them because they cost so much(I don’t agree or ‘get it’). Same folks that buy the Gucci gymshoes etc.
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?Okay so if he has less sales, who hurts from that?
Shareholders
US workers
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Who does it help?
Folks should be free to spend their coins however.
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Temporary gratification
I’m in NC. Mike does A LOT here. His home state too. The car dealerships here that have his name, Michael Jordan Nissan and it’s another one, had at one time, the highest rate of black sales and support staff than any other dealerships in not one, or two, but 3 states. NC/SC/VA.
Never ever, EVER thought I, Kdub would cape for Mike. Ever.
I agree wth you. I posted something on IG about Jordan and Oprah recently. People love to drag wealthy Black folks. They forget that when you engage in philanthropy, you probably won’t broadcast it. It isn’t for others to know how you allocate your resources.
Phil Knight is worth more than Michael Jordan. I never see Black folks asking what HE has done for Black people/to further Black causes, considering the billions of dollars Nike earns from Black consumers. But I’m shleep!
Donald Sterling regularly had Black whores tongue bathing his pink pecker.
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Rofl. I wasn’t ready.
I don’t wanna hear it MJ f-u and your shoes you think white ppl and that white wife of yours love you hahaha they love your money dumbass and what you can do for them soon as the time comes they will push your black ass off the freedom train and take off with your money ask OJ.
Read the article sir. It’s rare. In corporate America. A black CEO is like a unicorn. He makes it happen and has been making it happen.
This sums up how I feel perfectly. Minus the ESPN watching.
dont yew dare start at walmart!!! I will naht be forced to be around the booshee’s at target and whole foods
I know you hate him and yew know I love him ?
Thank you , Mike. Still not buying your sneaks, but know folks who do. That is all I got!!
People don’t have to openly speak out if they choose not to and it doesn’t mean they are not fed the fauk up any less. Some that rush tho do it for attention only…
I used to think Michael Jordan was so attractive. I love chocolate men.
One of my coworker is doing that and was stuck on the EL for over and hour she said something bout the storm knocking out power. A lot of them are using UBer carpooling. I’m on the sub tomorrow from B&O believe that lol.
Amen Sis
It’s Mam! Heffa…And I still say so what. Could be guilt that makes him do such. I’ve met him. He’s a dick head? But I’ll read. I’ll read…
Storm knocked down lines in the County area too, nothing we can do about that. Co Worker hopefully adjusted their leave out time to not have this issue again. I head in the opposite direction that CC, so I am good. Phew!!
Lol Your good the bully is clear till you hit 76 near City line geesh. I’m jealous can I come chill wit u lol
Ah bish named mona likes to play in my phone from time to time, I hope she’s in hot sweaty traffic, and her air goes out
Jeez, I know a Mona, but she don’t play in phones and she don’t drive…..thank goodness my Mona is a good soul!! LOL
Take me to work what you just week lol
I was being a bit snarky, prob to bring some levity to the fact that I’ve been awake since 4:30 am and am running around a damn hospital like a fool. I showed up looking like Cleopatra. I walked 4 blocks to go to Starbucks. The heat melted my sh*t and now I look like Joanne the Scammer before “she” got some of that Heirimports hair. I’m hotter than fish grease. The good thing is, my mom’s next test is being done in an area where I’ll have one good Judy, Jermeel. He is one of Brenden’s people. He cute.
I agree. I don’t like him. Did you miss that tidbit? I have never in my life liked that nigga. He is a huge deal here and I’m the cheese normally when it comes to him locally. I stand most times, alone. But me, nor you liking him cant again, negate facts. Us not liking him is personal. Him employing black folks for the past 25 years within Nike? Facts babe
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CTHU, you can fill in for me, but you can’t have my pay.
Whew lawd I meant help .. My bad ?
Cthu
But it doesn’t change anything for me? Lots of folks employ Black people but loathe them. Tiz the vibe I got from him. Whatever tho. You eat big boy ass yet or nawl?
I call this one Miserable Mona (in real life) ???
Co-sign. Him, Kobe & Lebron are on the same “I don’t like you” list for me, but this…I gotta respect.
I will never understand the idiots that spend $400 on Jordan’s. Now the irony is they’re only spending so much, because the shoes old and no longer available for sale in stores. That same 400 Jordan’s was $120 in the store but online its $400. Mind boggling! At retail Jordan’s aren’t more the $200 bucks max. It’s the reselling on sneaker sites like flight club that jack up the prices. So in my opinion he can afford to lower his prices by 10% at least. I don’t think that would hurt the value of his shoes, nor the brand. Besides not all Jordan’s are coveted and overly priced. Only the really popular ones are. The other ones rot on the shelf until the prices are lowerd.
True. And I dont particularly care about him commenting on these various ‘social issues’… but would have been nice if he had just once over the years spoken up about how crazy it was to rob and kill people over his [overpriced] sneakers.
His voice would have carried a lot of weight (and possibly saved some lives) if he’d spoken on that. But he never did.
So when people drag him for his silence on that issue, I cant blame them.
Like Moaning Myrtle on Harry Potter!! LMBO
You have a bonafide problem with how folks spend their money, huh?
WE DEW NAUGHT HAVE YO BAIL MONEY!?
#dresswarm
#memorizeimportantnymbers
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That’s ALL we got! ???
How you know he’s a big boy? You been peeping in her window? Dubb, you letting somebody put their fat on your back? You gon be the next Blac Chyna with a gut full of back fat baby?
IONO I’ve never seen Potter ???But probably yeah ?
And getting your pics deleted from their IG by your third trimester. LOL
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I just read about that. I was surprised she was only 53. I thought she was much older.
I said other people of color. Other. So yes. Asians too. Not just black
The ppl that’s robbing and killing not listening they doing that for their own selfishness
GASP!! You ain’t never seen Harry Potter and his whiney azz!! Um, okay, but yeah okay…….
Me too. Sad.
Dating in the social media age is petty city! LOL!
He putting his fat on my back but we not making no babies
#dresswarm?????? Da Heyul….you tryna kill him dead and have him join Miss Cleo?!
She tole me he was on the pluser side of life? She ain’t used to eating them big booties. She likes fit menz normally? She’s a bit discriminatory and presumptuous? To assume the big man booty is unclean just cuzz its big and harder to wipe is unfair. He deserves that stiff tongue just as much as ol boy with the camera did??? hi?
LOL!!!!!! You are nuts!
Right bot dress cool???
Chile, but she still winning……rang, gut full of his first child and it seems to be a boy which equals HEIR!!! BOOM
Yeah that baffles me too!
?Ok but then what? More folks buy them? That missing 10% money where’s that go? It’ll get spent elsewhere
I figured if she could really see the future she would have picked the Powerball numbers and just retired right away. So I never really took her seriously at all.
But anyway, R.I.P. 53 is way too young.
exactly
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Gel is cold!
Damn!!
Finally.
White from Cuba.
I bought the books for the littles but I’ve never read or watched a movie. They have
Ehhh
I bought the books for the littles but I’ve never read or watched a movie. They have
Ehhh
CTHU….OH!! Them yes, #dresswarm or #carryahoodie
CTHU….OH!! Them yes, #dresswarm or #carryahoodie
Ehhh, you already messed up your 10 year baby rotation, so cool beans.
Not to mention, this fertile azz blog got the Rush Card on low buying all these baby gifts.Gon and enjoy that back fat.Ehhh, you already messed up your 10 year baby rotation, so cool beans.
Not to mention, this fertile azz blog got the Rush Card on low buying all these baby gifts.Gon and enjoy that back fat.Dag, I walked right into that one! LOL!
Dag, I walked right into that one! LOL!
I made this comment once on RWS…..The combined wealth of all the sports celebrities in every sport is in the Billions.
Yet they have never in History every tried to come together and combine their wealth and develope something, anything…..that could change the face of what it means to be black in America …Forever…..Think of the Power…..in the collective of their Money
Now imagine, if the Celebrity world of Black Athletes, Black Hollywood, and Black Music all got together…..Mutil Billions……Think of the Power….Think of what Their combined wealth could mean if was all focused on empowering, uplifting and transforming our Broken Communities…..Wow.
Now think about this, why have they never done it.
– Lurker
I made this comment once on RWS…..The combined wealth of all the sports celebrities in every sport is in the Billions.
Yet they have never in History every tried to come together and combine their wealth and develope something, anything…..that could change the face of what it means to be black in America …Forever…..Think of the Power…..in the collective of their Money
Now imagine, if the Celebrity world of Black Athletes, Black Hollywood, and Black Music all got together…..Mutil Billions……Think of the Power….Think of what Their combined wealth could mean if was all focused on empowering, uplifting and transforming our Broken Communities…..Wow.
Now think about this, why have they never done it.
– Lurker
I was like what did he do. Lol
I was like what did he do. Lol
??? And I appreciate ya for it?? makes my job easier???
??? And I appreciate ya for it?? makes my job easier???
That is just lazy!!
That is just lazy!!
Cubans come in different colors just like other islanders
Juanita is my girl though ?
Cubans come in different colors just like other islanders
Juanita is my girl though ?
No, not at all. If you choose to spend 1,000 on a pair of 12’s or 11’s that’s your business. I’m my opinion if your going to drop money like that on shoes, at least make sure the shoes are well made with real leather, fur etc . I don’t see the point in spending that much money on a pair of sweat shop sneakers. If you’re dumb enough to drop $400 on a pair of $120 sneakers that are going to be re released be my guest. Funny I’m wrong for how I feel but let the topic be about child support or baby mamas and all hell breaks loose. Whatever.
No, not at all. If you choose to spend 1,000 on a pair of 12’s or 11’s that’s your business. I’m my opinion if your going to drop money like that on shoes, at least make sure the shoes are well made with real leather, fur etc . I don’t see the point in spending that much money on a pair of sweat shop sneakers. If you’re dumb enough to drop $400 on a pair of $120 sneakers that are going to be re released be my guest. Funny I’m wrong for how I feel but let the topic be about child support or baby mamas and all hell breaks loose. Whatever.
Something is going on. He didn’t speak out because he wanted to. I hear he catching some heat.
Something is going on. He didn’t speak out because he wanted to. I hear he catching some heat.
“They” don’t want that and they’d end sports if they got wind of this.
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“They” don’t want that and they’d end sports if they got wind of this.
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They. They. They. Which is my issue here. It’s a whole lot of they. So why single Michael Jordan out? For doing or not, speaking out or not?
They. They. They. Which is my issue here. It’s a whole lot of they. So why single Michael Jordan out? For doing or not, speaking out or not?
Lmaaaaaaaaaao????
Lmaaaaaaaaaao????
There it is Shleb…that’s what I am talking the f*** about! These dumb ass black men are so worried about being murdered by white male officers yet their dumb asses are married, dating and FU***** YT women giving them money through their sheer generosity, divorce and spousal support after she’s done and taken his ignorant ass to the cleaners. They are putting the money into the YT woman’s pockets, accounts, portfolio, new founded business ventures and that YT woman is taking, investing and giving his black dollar to the same white male the loathe and despise his black ass.
Damn Jack in the box ass n!ggas
Black labor, white wealth.
ren. I think it was twins.
?”Finally stepped up” uummm is that supposed to be a compliment? He should have BEEN one of the FIRST ones to step up. But let me just finish reading the rest of these comments.
And I agree. With what was posted above. But when I say MJ got dragged endlessly for months? Kareem dragged him. Media. Why? Plenty more “they” out here.
Who said you were a hater. What post?
This was a question I have as well.
He also donated $1million to the police organization. Like someone else mentioned on another site, discontinuing Jordan’s will raise the value of the ones already released.
That’s only an assumption he is a billionaire he don’t have to say a word .. Again he does a lot behind the scenes
Then why all of a sudden he speaks out? He got wind of something. You must have a jordon collection. Lol
I’m my opinion if your going to drop money like that on shoes, at least make sure the shoes are well made with real leather, fur etc . I don’t see the point in spending that much money on a pair of sweat shop sneakers. If you’re dumb enough to drop $400 on a pair of $120 sneakers that are going to be re released be my guest.
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You just could’ve just said yes.
Funny I’m wrong for how I feel but let the topic be about child support or baby mamas and all hell breaks loose. Whatever.
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That has nothing to do with how people spend their money.
My point is Jordan’s are overly priced and cheaply made now. They’re no longer a quality shoe, so their prices should now reflect that. I noticed the difference and I don’t like his politics so I no longer buy his shoes. Everyone likes a bargain , even the big spenders. That 10% may get spent some where else or it may not that depends on the person.
I feel you. Not one more of my hard earned pennies are being spent on supporting someone’s product, who don’t even support their own race. MJ can forget it.
You have got to be kidding me, what a piece of work
Right, his dumb ass don’t even feel comfortable “speaking out” because he would be speaking out against and about her YT brothers and that would be consider going against the grain. (They don’t dare speak out about the YT race like they speak about black women) Black men don’t go against the grain…lmaoooo. They stick ALL THE WAY UP for their YT woman, chile.
Yep! Sneakers that my son WON’T be wearing.
Yeah, fawk the Oregon politician- not the athlete- named Michael Jordan who invests in the prison system.
I heard about that shit too!
Oh. I thought Melo was getting into formation.
I don’t get the “finally” shade
Mike is out of the league and out of the spotlight. Melo could have just as easily rallied his Olympic bound ‘Team USA’ members and made their own statement. Mike got little children at home to ‘run’ after, Lol! And what do his shoes have to do with anything? It’s not like he’s dealing drugs. Do you criticize high-end auto manufacturers for the criminals who steal cars and run the chop shops? We could do with a little less finger pointing, and a little more self-motivation, IMO.
See, straddling the fence. Doesn’t want to burn bridges with either side. So he sides with BOTH as to not offend. Tosses “leave me alone, go’ne git, scram” money their way, but recoups it off the pockets of black folks. Now don’t get me wrong, black folks DON’T HAVE TO buy the shoes…………..but they do. So yeah.
Michael is just another house nicca… with money who cares about him JUST NOW speaking out.
Miss Cleo died today.
Yes I do believe this. Smoke where there is fire.
I have no respect for sickening ninjas like him. It’s like if you can’t or don’t want to choose a side publicly have a coke and a smile ….but don’t do this
Nawl!!!!!!!!!!!!
*disconnects phone*
RIP Ms. Cleo
Do you criticize high-end auto manufacturers for the criminals who steal cars and run the chop shops?
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THIS!!!!!!!!!
Where have you been?
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Damn that was like a cold shower to a drunk—REALITY CHECK!!!
what?? I wonder if she knew
I’m all about MJ here today. He good with me.
“Jordan just happens to do this “black thing” in a way that has been different. Quiet. Subtle. And no one gets it. His contribution to the race has been by providing power but not by voice. Most blacks aren’t used to that. We want our leaders and heroes to make noise. Instead, Jordan has had more black people employed and upwardly moving through a $2.5 billion shoe brand for years. And now he’s carrying that same process over to franchise ownership.”
That is a fact!
ain’t even mentioned Nike, like Mike making the shoes in his basement, LOL!
supply and demand…. make the whirl go ’round, the whirl Craig!
Or all the athletes that support and/or sponsored by Nike…..why won’t they boycott Nike? I cant deal anymore…..I cant.
*tears* Y’all have no mercy. *whispers* I love it.
Call me when Tiger speaks out.
I feel like he spoke out of both sides of his mouth. Lesson to folk who can’t even pay their bills that get in line for Jordans. Your money is now funding police officers. #VoteWithYourDollars
Boo you need to do your research. I just finished reading an article about it. Nice try though
Bless him. If he was constantly announcing his next move, he’d be constantly halted by diversions and distractions.
It wasn’t in the cards.
He was very political in his wording and those donations. He wants to say and do something but he is also about his legacy and coins so at the end of the day he decided to pander to both sides. I think he wanted to feel better so that’s the goal he accomplished.
I’m sorry if I am less than thrilled about Michael Jordan speaking out. I mean people are acting like he’s some sort of God or something. Don’t get me wrong he was and still will always be a great basketball player but I’m not jumping for joy about a statement or ghost written statement that was submitted on his behalf. I will always say that it’s always an angle for some and maybe with him it’s to sell more of his high priced sneakers. Which are scheduled to drop sometime this week, go figure. (I’m just saying) But who knows but we as a people are already aware of the events and horrific acts by the police department and are not giggling cookies and milk cause he decided to just now acknowledge that we have a problem.
There are articles out there about the investment in prisons.
I just skimmed over the article about it. It is this one.
No one called me a hater directly but for some reason, how I feel is wrong to some and I shouldn’t care how people spend their money. Ok fair enough. That still doesn’t justify why Jordan a black man feels its ok to sell his people cheaply made sneakers at outrageous prices. Then someone said black folks stand on line for IPhones too. True,but I don’t see anyone holding iPhone lotteries or raffles . I’m sure apple doesn’t ship out small quantities of their products to incite violence on the release date either. Which is why raffles and lotteries are now held for Jordan’s. Nike/Jordan would purposely ship out small quantities of their shoes on the release date, which caused utter chaos. So if you didn’t get said shoe the day of you’d have to wait for it or go to a sneaker site where whomever runs the site bought large quantities of said sneakers and are now selling them for a jacked up price. Now these same sneakers are still in stores you’d just have to wait for the end of the week or the following week to get a pair. I worked in retail for years. I overstand the ins and out of the game that’s why I’m so pissed off.
girl! they tryna work a sista! I mean, I know it’s ‘plantation hot’ in the DMV, but dis tew murch!
Folks see wtf they want to see.
I see…facts
Folks always dragging for with a little change, you put flowers out front…Look at the heifer thank her house special she planted marigolds. Some folks need to get a life.
(hate you for putting that thought into words)
I’m sure she knew she would die today.
BBL
good day to you, Ma’am!
*points to corner* …please walk this way…
Tell them to get up off you! I need you around here when I’m goofing off.
Right!!
I know, because I remember it. Girl, I didn’t even have to do a search because when I ran across it…I am telling you… it was etched in my memory forever! It’s his black ass! It is MICHAEL JORDAN!!
You and Dub are slaying today. And of course Dub came with the receipts…sheon leave home without them bishes ?
Not true go google it boo.
I’m so glad the boys in my family have their own style and could careless about those shoes. I just have to de-program my Trini God-son, a 10 year old should not be bragging about $250 shoes, but when I get him next summer I am going to do my best. I keep telling his parents you start him like that now, what do you think will matter to him in 5 years? $250 shoes will be cheap to him and he won’t be trying to hear about your budget. People are crazy.
Didjew fight thee air, ala Cuba Gooding Jr, when yew said Nawllll!!!
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Nope I’m a sandals and heels type of girl lol
Another thing I wish more people over stood that black people are not like everyone else . We are deeply hurt, troubled people with a past that we’re still reliving. So I expect our people not take advantage of us and or kick us when were down. Some of us can’t buy a pair of sneakers and its just that a pair of sneakers. Some of is latch on to material things and incite violence to get what we want. THEY know this which is why THEY advertise their crap to us.
Like we do with everything else.
Has it ever occurred to you that there can be two people in this world who coincidentally have the same name? Yeah, that’s the case. The Michael Jordan who invests in prison has ZERO melanin.
don’t you worry none…I aint gonna let em separate us!
me and you us NEVER part! makidada…
? I was going to lunch anyway.
Okay
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MAKIDADA
We want our leaders and heroes to make noise.
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Now God bless the Al Sharptons of the world who do make the noise. They are needed. But we also need the folks not so visible, but just as (if not more) affective wielding their power with jobs and money.
don’t even bother to come back…
Sometimes you can get more done when you don’t have the spotlight on you.
I ain’t had the stremph.. (you know I’m still not over Glen)
The biggest moves are made in silence.
*jacked
Elderly priest murdered inside church in France during mass. They slit his throat. Lord have mercy.
It’s I s is
Exactly. I think this pertains to A LOT of folks we don’t even know are making moves. And I’m not mad at em. If that’s how you need to move to help your people, then do you.
THIS!!!!!!!! YES!!!!!!!
He trying to save that shoe money I see
Also, since I am riding hard for a man I don’t even fukkin LIKE today. ..it doesn’t matter if he DID do this to shut folks the hell up. If folks were riding my damn dack about “well whatcha gonna do cuh” (Black Tony from Rickey Smiley show voice), if I felt silently about something, I too would toss $$$ into the ring. Even Knowing good and well I been doing all along. Why? Folks get tired of that fukkin SHAT. I know I damn would. “Here is some more$$. It’s an issue that bothers me. But to get me some sleep and to get folks TFOMF…here is $$$! Please lets find a solution to this. And oh yeah. Call me when yall need more.” Not shyt wrong with that approach imo.
*jacked
Justin timber lake got slapped by a guy at a golf outing ???
Are you wifey
Exactly. That is my point. People act as if Cuba, PR, etc are ethnic groups.
It is like being white in America. Being White in Puerto Rico, being White in Belize and being White in Africa.
Ands those are the moves that “THEY” can’t stop because “THEY” don’t know about them.
He’s damned if he does, damned if he doesn’t.
Dub pull more receipts than the tax man, LOL!!!!
Okay, I stopped reading after I saw Black Tony. LOL!!!!!!!!
Glennnnn :crying1:
Yes Lawd ?
Naw but I don’t understand why ya so damn mad abt wtf that man choose to do with his money ! He don’t have to speak on nothing if he don’t want to .. Ya expect too much from ppl ..
Because they have families to feed. I’ve never been impoverished, but I can only imagine that once you dig your way out of poverty, you probably don’t want to return to it.
Michael Jordan isn’t oppressing anyone. Racism is a system of oppression. I doubt seriously that he condones racism, but people look to him to implement changes that aren’t within the scope of his reach.
Dr. Dre was just handcuffed in Malibu yesterday, in front of his own damn home because he asked a trespasser to move their car from his driveway. Said trespasser decided to call the police and lie, saying Dre had a gun when Dre had a phone, recording the incident. Even when you have money, if you’re Black, you’re subject to discrimination. Dre is close to a billionaire with a net worth hovering somewhere around $800 million. No one ever looks to billionaire Jimmy Iovine for donations to stop the perpetuation of violence in underprivileged communities, yet Iovine profited from gangster rap. People love to mention the rock groups he signed, but Death Row Records put that man over the top. Meanwhile, when Death Row was sold, it was sold in a fire sale for a mere $10 million. Same shit that was done when Jay-Z sold Rocafella. That label was sold for $10 million. We know damn good and well Death Row’s catalog is worth a small fortune, but anything the Jews can do to steal from the Black man or woman, they’re on it.
That’s the type of shit we need to focus on. That, and the fact that everytime a Black person makes a move to start his own distribution company, he is murdered. The reason Suge, J. Prince, Irv Gotti and Dame Dash were blacklisted is because they were moving to start a distribution company. They are our generation’s Sam Cooke and Otis Redding. File it under the truth that folks will only tell on a Black blog.
People are NEVER SATISFIED. With anything. Because if MJ had made this statement 2 years ago when BLM was first picking up steam, there still would have been somebody trashing him.
LORDT,FAH WHAT!!!!!????
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And she be finding random articles. Stuff on page 5 or 6 of the Google Search. I stop caring after page 2.
Damn???
not sure why this just made me yelp! I don’t like him (but I don’t want him physically harmed…. gosh!) ROFL!
Sound like Satan
And truth be told it’s a lot of ppl that invest in private prisons ! It’s a stock option on the stock market .. CXW & GEO are publicly traded stocks
Ping me when I’m allowed back on BLOG
That’s who I s I s is
A drunk guy and Justin didn’t want to press charges but the guy gave security a hard time ?
I agree. I love shoes, unusual shoes, heck I even make shoes and sandals when the mood hits and I want something unique. BUT I do not spend big money just for a name. That shoe would have to be well made by hand by some little old Italian man in Italy. I did not have an appreciation for very well made shoes until I went to Milan. Now at the time I also didn’t have any coins but I did learn to appreciate a well made shoe even though I couldn’t afford them. LOL
Agreed
Talmbout they doing this in the name of religion and they going Straight to shell. God don’t play!
I bet it didn’t hurt nearly as bad physically as it did to his ego. Picture that. Not punched but slapped.
Y’all see Nique “step mama” deleted that Ig or changed her name one. Guess she ran out of time.
Numbers may not have been her thing. Psychics don’t see all, necessarily. I know people who can tell you whether or not you’re able to reproduce. They don’t need a doctor to test you. My grandma knew my mother was pregnant before my mom told her she was pregnant, and she knew my gender. (Mom wanted a girl.)
I’ve seen things that happened to complete strangers and I could tell you step by step why they were killed or that they’re dead. I can’t predict winning numbers, tho.
I don’t praise MJ because he only did it when it was popular. We just don’t have athletes like Muhammad Ali these days
she a dedicated investigative journalist, Lol!
Who banned yew?!?! ???
?Oh THIN you’re gonna lurve this Paht:
After getting slapped Justin turned to the Slapper and said “Bro, why would you do that?”
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I’m slow as hell. I spent the whole 2 minutes trying to figure out when people started calling Satan that. I thought yall were putting me onto something new.
Michael Jordon and Nike have made a killing off black folks. I understand people weren’t forced to spend their money but they did and he got filthy rich from it. He should have spoke out a long time ago. He had a duty to do so.
*pulls up in your driveway to turn around and runs over whole row of marigolds ‘on accident’*
And he got snuck(notta word?) from the side!!! ???
He spoke out yesterday.
Put the “is is “together
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Lmbo. I got it now!
EYE KNOW YEEN playing in nobody’s garden ???????
What was said?
Nike came out in support for police officers after Mike Brown was murdered.
Imma getchew ah jerseyyyy ????
#BlasianLivesMatter
She taking time tew reflect.
Big goof ??
Richard Pryor too.
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she tryna make hers look better than mine! TUH!
(did I tell you I was watering my garden on Saturday and got chased by a bulldog. first of all, I don’t run – gave it up. when I tell you I dropped that hose and took off like Flo Jo!!!! my dern hips still sore from that 8 yd dash!!!)
Bren!!!!!!!
ROFL!
Ohhhh the visual!!! ???
Not a lil pudgy bulldog?!?! LMAO!!!
(smh)Before he slapped SEXY BACK,be tole him,”You that nigga i see with T.I. all the dayum time!TAKE THIS….”????
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Wait, a bulldog? I really hope you mean a pitbull, because if you’re running from Uga, I’m not going to be anymore good.
Immmm no more good
Call thee Authorities ???
well after I was safely on the other side of my front door I could see that it was a lil pudgy bull dog… however, when I first looked up and saw it running in my direction, my mind convinced me it was a pit bull.
Smurfette, they can’t even run. They just waddle. Lawd!
Hey stink butt?
https://youtu.be/y4ZQERHL6ow
it was this savage beast!
I understand
Oh my stars ????
it was running! right at meh! I ran in the house hollering… Sweetie!!!!! Dog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mister jumped up and went to the storm door and looked out. I was expecting him to grab the pole from behind the door and defend my honor, but he looked down at the dog, watched it walk away, and I think when he turned around he had a smirk on his face. clearly, he needs some refresher crisis training. TUH!
*wiggles*
Their hips so big and legs no small they can hardly walk fast ???
*cackles*
Is Jimmy Choo gonna speak out? Yet we buy them red bottom shoes and continue his legacy/coins but gives Jordan hell about his high prices.
*ping*
wait… you already back!
*ping*
wait… you already back!
Awwww! Look at that underbite.
Awwww! Look at that underbite.
Laundry Time??? ???
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Laundry Time??? ???
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Like I said earlier they marry black and continue with their white lifestyles everyday with no apologies.
Like I said earlier they marry black and continue with their white lifestyles everyday with no apologies.
THING aka the WHIG Number 2
THING aka the WHIG Number 2
Mike looks like a crackhead not a millionaire.
Mike looks like a crackhead not a millionaire.
Aww okay ?
Aww okay ?
I’m not moved. I was in real danger. I had just put some chicken meatballs in the pan and went back out to water the last of my pots. I was smelling like lunch to him!
I’m not moved. I was in real danger. I had just put some chicken meatballs in the pan and went back out to water the last of my pots. I was smelling like lunch to him!
EYE did! …talking bout Cleo knew she was gone be transplanted to bloom!
EYE did! …talking bout Cleo knew she was gone be transplanted to bloom!
Just saw a picture of Beyoncé and Blue wearing Gucci and I never seen her wear anything from a black designer but she was raising that black power fist at the Super Bowl got folks lemonaded out. What about folks putting pressure on her about that. Don’t be black in your music and but white in your lifestyle Bey. Can’t have it both ways.
I think that folks are more mad at the ‘dumb’ consumers than Mike but they can’t or won’t say it? ??
I saw that. Getting slapped?!
And that, my friends, is the difference between…nevermind.
Slapped sessy back…?
Your tires should be flat by now. We put down spikes in our turn around, we aren’t home. Giggles
LOL
Yes, President Obama says I S I L
I am late yet again on a post. Work called, but Imma say what that dude on the radio said this morning…Yeah Mike giving money towards the cause is good and all, and it’s truly about time, but giving 2 million to a cause from Mike Jordan is like us giving 25 cents to a cause, and Just because you are giving, doesn’t take away the responsibility of your duty as a public figure to the cause either, here a few WNBA players, and that’s women sat out and risk their careers for it.
I get it. 100. Like we should be grateful he did donate from his mansion with his Ofay wife sitting on the couch looking down at his cell phone moving swizz to do the 2 mil. But truth is, Mike ain’t been black since he had EJ.
EJ? What did I miss?
And I get all of that, I am simply implying that athletes don’t have to be silent. They can and should speak up more. Ali consistently spoke up about the injustices that plagued blacks. Why can’t the LeBron James and et al, speak up. That could be there child, cousin, brother, ect.
That’s all I’m saying…..at one point in our history, people were not afraid to speak up, even if it meant losing their lives.
Takes down your license number so that I can have an excuse to build a neighborhood watch group and have cucumber sandwiches and wine like The Sunbeams.
You did better than I did because I’m over hear twlling everyone who will listen she got chased by a bullfrog. My eyes are tired.
They are too fat with stubby legs to do any damage. You should have given it a snack.
But in return you buy white folks hair, nails, clothing, and make-up FOH!
A friend of mine was crying the other day and came to work all bandaged up because she said she got mauled by a …Shih Tzu. Ma’am! You got MAULED?!…by an underbite?
Too funny. I would certainly would hate for her to run an audit on me.
https://media1.giphy.com/media/bEVKYB487Lqxy/200_s.gif
I think I remember @DUBB saying that. I didn’t do the education yet.
Da fudge!
FUGGEDABOUTIT
Where is Dionne and Philip Michael Thomas when you need them?
How are you making assumptions about me? Why don’t you ask? I don’t wear weaves, my nails are all mine, I don’t chase down name brand clothing and I don’t wear makeup whatsoever.
Up vote yo what u said I think??
Up vote yo what u said I think??
Well I salute you black sister but you know the majority on here do. Plus this is the world we live in the run damn near everything is no way around it, but if your official that what’s up!!! I sincerely apologize then I love my natural BLACK WOMEN!!
Well I salute you black sister but you know the majority on here do. Plus this is the world we live in the run damn near everything is no way around it, but if your official that what’s up!!! I sincerely apologize then I love my natural BLACK WOMEN!!
I would applaud him if this was actually sincere coming from his heart not his pockets. Ppl start to speak on boycotting Jordan brand b/c he wasn’t speaking up. Next thing you know low and behold he has something to say and donating at the same time. Apparently Sandra isn’t good at spotting bull-ish.???
I would applaud him if this was actually sincere coming from his heart not his pockets. Ppl start to speak on boycotting Jordan brand b/c he wasn’t speaking up. Next thing you know low and behold he has something to say and donating at the same time. Apparently Sandra isn’t good at spotting bull-ish.???
Snickers…
Yeah I heard about this wow.
*stifles laughter* Umm, I’ve heard that all 3 pounds of them can be unbelievably vicious.
No apologies honey, NONE whatsoever!!!
We all know the NAACP gladly took it on the behalf of no one but themselves.
NANCY!!!!!!
lol! you know your font, sometimes, whoo
I have a head FULL of beautiful curly hair, strong nails that I manicure myself and beautiful golden skin that needs no makeup. Maybe an occasional lip gloss or mascara!!! And clothing well I am a designer and design my own clothes so all your assumptions are invalid… Good day assumer!!!
I had to make the same response. People love to assume!
African Americans are taught that white women are better fit for their assimilation into white society.
Majority of African American men are not taught to value African American women and their culture.
Your expectation is too high. The majority of African American males that are super successful in entertainment have zero connection to black culture after they make money. The majority of the wealthy ones despise black women and envy white men and will not hesitate to use the plight of the black for their own gain.
Meh. I wonder if he and other celebrities who don’t speak out are behind the scenes putting in work.
SugarPie! https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/8e992eb809e3c78556e1bae76a957ee392f74c42daf190275b13fe9cdd8a8826.gif
Dionne probably on smoke break, smh
tee-hee! LOL!
hail to naw!
ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is hilarious! LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Um..all of your clothing is by a black designer? What about your car, toilet paper, eating utensils, detergent, car, electronic devices, medicine, food and beverages you consume, bedding, personal hygiene products, etc.
Aren’t you giving white ppl money?
I wondered that too.
I’m sure the players got together, and talked to him. He knows young people are really influence by him, and they have the power to boycott his products.
I have nothing
Frankly, I don’t think athletes or artists “speaking out” make any difference at all. In Chicago, the body count is continuing with black-on-black crime. Michael was in Chicago during the Bull years and I don’t recall him speaking out then, asking people to put the guns down. He DOES have a charitable foundation that does good.
Why are these athletes coming out NOW? when this has been going on for decades!
The difference is going to come from Congress and legislation and that’s where the athletes should direct their money and their comments. Trying to talk to people who are killing people only partially works.
As for the police on black shootings — I would much rather they talk about young black boys self-esteem and why they’re killing each other.
It’s literally a carnage out there. Look at what happened to Florida over the weekend.
He doesn’t depend on just his brand shoes for money. The man is filthy rich. They would have to boycott his shoes AND his team, and all the other investments he has.
He gives a LOT of money through his charitable foundation. He works in the background.
Nah, he doesn’t need the shoe money. It’s a large part of his revenue stream, but if he closed the shoe company down tomorrow he would still be filthy rich.
Hmmmm…confuzzled!
Never own a pair of Nikes,so glad I didn’t.For decades people have been murked over his shoes,and he was silent. There is nothing that even hint at this fool caring about Blacks,but now he’s trying to inject himself in something,based on his love for the police….GTFOH,koon!
Girl please. Money is money. And the rich want more. So like I said he gone do what he got to do to save that shoe money.
Correction…..You don’t know anyone here to make such an ignorant assumption.My hair is natural and so are my nails.Infact I’m now rocking a twist out.
How I know you?…. I know u need to mine yo Damn bizness! Crazy beat feet…
What does he care. He lives his life in A white world with his white Wife. He got that OJ syndrome?
SR,
Are you watching the DNC tonight?
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You didn’t lord. I did. I meant his first son. Sorry for that typo!
I just read an article on men like him.. smh
Or maybe he just doesn’t wanna be biased. He’s not obligate to pick ONE side.
Hispanics are discriminated also. So no, it’s not like being white…
MJ not about shit IMO putting his ass on a Pedestal. His black ass could careless
I wasn’t aware there was a requirement to “say something” and a time frame in which to say it. Crabs in a muhfukkin barrel, indeed.
Chile…facts and truth don’t matter. The lie is more entertaining and gets the sheeple going.
Articles on BLOGS not based on facts. He is not the Michael Jordan who is employed with the Oregon department of prisons. That WHITE Michael Jordan propositioned Nike to move some of their manufacturing operations from Indonesia to Oregon where the prison workforce could produce the shoes. Nike declined the offer. End of story. FACTS, not speculation. Neither Michael Jordan, Black or White, invests in prisons.
You’re wrong…flat out wrong. Research facts not articles on blogs. If the Black Michael Jordan invested in prisons, it would’ve been discussed ad nauseum on ESPN and other reputable journalism outlets…not on a blog.
Somebody said there was a boycott (by BLM) against his shoes. And honestly, I don’t think it would work or matter. blm would have to go to all the NIKE stores and stop customers from going in and/or stop them from buying online.
I see more Jordans on feet than probably any other shoe, and the boycott would only cause the demand to be higher.
Rev. Jackson tried to boycott Nikes some years ago….and lo and behold he was wearing Cole Haan’s shoes which is owned by Nikes.
I don’t think young people are influenced by him. He’s been in the background. Young people look more to Drake and Lil Wayne than Michael.
Different times. Different concerns.
Justin’s slap:
http://www.tmz.com/2016/07/25/justin-timberlake-slapped-golf-tournament-arrest/
This is why entertainers are so heavy with security guards. And now they’re refusing to meet and greet fans because of the physical attacks. It’s hard being an entertainer/celeb these days. I don’t remember people attacking celebs these days.
Sorry folks that YT is a mistake. It’s a private view anyway. Don’t know how to delete it!
Better late than never. Glad his BLACK arse got with the program . ??????
LOL!
MJ does not look well
I wish folks would just wake up period. Will stand in line for some shoes, just to get on the bus to go home. J-Walkin’ is what they call it.
True.
louboutin aint gonna say chit… but “bitsh betta have my money for these red bottoms”
No, you don’t marry out then stand up and pretend to give a damn about black community building and what’s going on with black folks. He reminds me of Van Jones sell out ass. All about black people in public but in private, at home all about his white woman. Just stop.
This is why I don’t know he even bothered….it will never be genuine with that woman in his bed.
I agree, but they do buy his tennis shoes.
Michael Jordan isn’t obligated to make public statements about alleged police misconduct. Next.
There is no excuse for how indifferent he has been to the black community
As I recall my comment said “Jordan brand” not shoes. Saying his “brand”covers everything. His name is Michael JORDAN right? So Jordan(his name) brand should cover everything not just a pair of shoes.
This is truly, TRULY sad Em…why do you think AA men don’t see this? Why do they say we should stick together ONLY when there is a crisis (concerning them) and here we come as BLACK WOMEN in the forefront, FRONT AND CENTER…OUTRAGED, DEMONSTRATING, RALLYING, BOYCOTTING and making our VOICES HEARD even for black men that we don’t know personally that has been victimized! Why then do AA men not break the mindset of what he has been “taught” over loyalty… to demonstrate and execute LOYALTY to the women of their culture that share their SAME SKIN COLOR, SAME EYE COLOR and SAME HAIR TEXTURE. I thought they were well educated and highly aware of their past and determined to disregard what they have been taught in wake of what their TRUTH really is. ?
Respectfully, Goddess™ ??
Its amazing to me how loudly the females scream out for the aide to the men. Black females are unapologetically loyal but they dont receive that same loyalty from males. Yet no one makes a sound for their pain. They will make a MEME to Mock a black female but no one will raise a fist or lift a hand to help them. The same people who will say black lives matter will turn a blind eye to the oppression of the Black female.
You cant yell about your sons mattering and ignore your daughters. IMJS… It troubles me that the main people speaking up and out are Women.
These two need to stay on the playing field or get out into the community (physically) and give their time and money to the inner city youth. Easy but a lot of work.
New Jordans about to come out in September I heard…
Coon
And Carmelo Anthony has to speak on camera because????????
I STILL won’t wear no Jordans
She does wear black designers..
She even wore an Haitian designer outfit on her IG
Sad but true…
He knew those Jordan’s were going to be boycotted so he had to say something. I still don’t like him
F him
awesome!! thanks!