Kyrie Irving donates $500k to anti-hate cause: I oppose all forms of hatred and oppression
The Nets star and the Anti-Defamation League released a joint statement announcing the donations Wednesday night
Kyrie Irving is donating $500k to the anti-hate cause.
The Nets star and the Anti-Defamation League released a joint statement announcing the donations Wednesday night.
"I oppose all forms of hatred and oppression and stand strong with communities that are marginalized and impacted every day," Irving said in the statement. "I am aware of the negative impact of my post towards the Jewish community and I take responsibility. I do not believe everything said in the documentary was true or reflects my morals and principles. I am a human being learning from all walks of life and I intend to do so with an open mind and a willingness to listen. So from my family and I, we meant no harm to any one group, race or religion of people, and wish to only be a beacon of truth and light."
"There is no room for antisemitism, racism, false narratives or misguided attempts to create animosity and hate," Sam Zussman, CEO of BSE Global, the parent company of the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center, said in the joint statement. "Now, more than ever, there is a pressing need to ensure education in these areas. We are putting our prior statements into practice because actions speak louder than words."