Nike Co-Founder Phil Knight Donates $400 Million to “Rebuild Albina” Program for Local Black Community

As a leader in sports products,Nike The co-founder who has always cared about the rights of black people has not forgotten his roots even after his international fame broke out Phil Knight He and his wife recently donated $400 million to the 1803 Foundation’s “Rebuild Albina” program, aiming to provide financial support for educational services, art and cultural projects for the local black community, improve residents’ lives and build a sense of belonging to the community to give back to Portland .

Albina was considered a black community focus area in the early 1900s, but by the 1960s, the area was devastated by urban renewal projects such as the construction of Interstate 5 Highway, which displaced many people and businesses and increased violence.

In addition to this action, Phil Knight also funded some enlightenment programs in Portland earlier, allowing local youth to obtain professional guidance and solve employment problems; and Nike’s stores in Portland will also distribute profits to the local community , used to assist development, interested readers may wish to pay more attention.