Michael Jordan just got some huge praise from a major civil rights champion -- Rep. Elijah Cummings -- who says he's thrilled about MJ's $2 million donation ... but wants the NBA legend to do even more!
The congressman from Maryland is at the DNC in Philly where he told us he hopes MJ's financial action can be an example to others who want to help ease tensions between cops and the black community.
But he hopes MJ's involvement doesn't stop with a check -- adding, "I'm encouraging Michael to do even more.