Michael Jordan Donates $5M to African American Museum, Gagosian Partners with O'Neal on Film
Michael Jordan donated $5 million to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, a new Smithsonian branch opening in Washington on September 24. In recognition, the museum will name a hall after him, The Michael Jordan Hall, dedicated to 16 great African American athletes, and will display a 1996 Jordan jersey donated for the permanent collection. Separately, Shaquille O'Neal has partnered with gallerist Larry Gagosian to co-produce a film titled Killer Bees about a high school basketball team in Bridgehampton defending their state title. The film explores the dynamics of the African American community in Bridgehampton within the Hamptons environment.
Key facts
- Michael Jordan donated $5 million to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
- The museum is a new branch of the Smithsonian opening in Washington on September 24.
- The museum will name The Michael Jordan Hall in his honor.
- The hall is dedicated to 16 great African American athletes.
- Jordan donated a 1996 jersey for the permanent collection.
- Shaquille O'Neal and Larry Gagosian are co-producing a film called Killer Bees.
- The film is about a high school basketball team in Bridgehampton defending their state title.
- The film explores the African American community in Bridgehampton within the Hamptons.
Entities
Artists
- Michael Jordan
- Shaquille O'Neal
- Larry Gagosian
- Carmelo Anthony
- Miloš Teodosić
Institutions
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Smithsonian
- Chicago Bulls
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Miami Heat
- NBA
- Gagosian Gallery
Locations
- Washington
- Bridgehampton
- Hamptons
- Rio de Janeiro
- United States
- Serbia