Mark Cuban generously donates $100,000 to support black journalists during COVID-19 crisis

Last week, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban anunced that he will be donating $100,000 to National Association of Black Journalists' COVID-19 Relief Fund. Cuban was one of first NBA owners to talk about coronavirus situation after NBA suspended 2019-20 season. Mark Cuban had referred to situation as 'crazy' and also talked about helping hourly workers at American Airlines Center and those who worked for Mavericks. 

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Mark Cuban donates $100,000 to National Association of Black Journalists' COVID-19 Relief Fund

As per CNBC, Cuban made his donation as a tribute to two former NBA sportswriters who lost ir life in May.  National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) created fund so y can support both sports and n-sports journalists whose jobs were affected by COVID-19 crisis. While talking to CNBC, Cuban stated that he wanted to hour Roger B Brown and Martin McNeal, who he said were 'two legends in business' that he had 'pleasure of working with via Mavs'. Cuban added that he added Dwain Price, a Mavericks.com writer, about his opinion for idea. Price was 'very, very supportive' of Cuban's plan, so he 'went ahead with it'. Cuban communicated with CNBC via email. 

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NABJ Sports Task Force's chair A Sherrod Blakely stated that y were 'houred that Mark Cuban has stepped up in such a meaningful, impactful way at a time when so many are in need'. NABJ's president Dorothy Tucker also thanked Cuban for his support, as black journalists had 'financial support needed to navigate through this critical time'. Tucker added that it is encouraging that y all will w have more resources to provide to ir members through relief efforts. Tucker also said Cuban's donation will help various members ' sacrifice ir time and talents to ensure that public is well-informed about COVID-19'.

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Mark Cuban donation: Mark Cuban net worth

As per Forbes, Mark Cuban net worth stands at $4.3 billion. Cuban founded video portal Broadcast.com in 1995, selling it to Yahoo for $5.7 billion in 1999. Currently, Cuban owns stakes in Maglia Pictures, AXS TV along with small startups. Apart from Mark Cuban donation for Black Lives Matter movement, he has invested in companies such as Luminaid, which deals with providing lighting to disaster areas along with a maternal healthcare company called Mahmee.

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(Im source: AP)