Jennifer Aniston donates $ 1 million to anti-racism organizations
The Friends actress made her contribution after the aftermath of George Floyd's murder.
Like Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio and other celebrities, Jennifer Aniston raised her voice against police brutality and racism, extending her support for the Black Lives Matter protest. The actress donated one million dollars (approximately five million reais) to various racial justice charities after George Floyd's death.
The former soccer player died on May 25 in Minneapolis, after police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes, despite 46-year-old Floyd asking him to leave him. to go. The prison video went viral, sparking protests in Minneapolis and other cities across the United States.
According to news agencies, the actress has quietly donated to various charities, including Colors Of Change, located in Oakland, California, and founded in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina, to use online resources to strengthen her voice. African American politics. A source revealed that the actress distributed her donations to various "worthy organizations" dedicated to the fight against racism and systemic discrimination.
On May 30, Jennifer raised her concern about racial violence by sharing a video of famous author and activist James Baldwin on Instagram. In the caption, the actress said: “This week was heartbreaking for many reasons. We need to recognize that racism and brutality in this country have been going on for a long time, and it has never been right. As allies, who want equality and peace, it is our responsibility to make noise, demand justice, educate ourselves on these issues and, above all, spread love. How much longer are we willing to let go of unchanged? How much longer? "
Jennifer Aniston is currently in the cast of The Morning Show, whose production was halted due to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the Friends cast meeting that would take place in May this year.
