'I have pledged the remainder of my 2020 NBA salary as a progressive step toward combating systemic racism as well as social and economic inequality that continues to prevent Black communities from upward mobility.'
"GMA" brought together seven mothers, who have all lost children, for a conversation with ABC News correspondent Deborah Roberts to discuss their journeys and sacrifices as Black mothers in America.New Orleans Pelicans star Jrue Holiday said he'll donate the rest of his paychecks for the NBA's 2019-2020 season to help launch a social justice fund.
"Honestly, when it came down to it, it was me and my wife talking about what we could do to kind of further this movement and progression and being able to help out our community and just being able to help," Jrue Holiday told ESPN. Jrue Holiday #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts against the Los Angeles Lakers, March 01, 2020 in New Orleans.MORE: Their painful bond: Black mothers speak out together on their unimaginable loss
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