Jordan Peele and his Monkeypaw production of the company announced a generous $1 million donation to several racial justice organizations this week, to support the well-being of the Black community. Jordan shared his plans on Instagram in the midst of nationwide protests against police brutality and vowed to continue the fight for equality.
“Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions are proud to donate $1 million across five organizations we see as essential to the health and the lives of Black people,” Jordan wrote. “We are committed to the continuous action against a system based on violence against and oppression of the Black community.”
Jordan donation will go to five organizations: Black, Emotional, and Mental Health Collective, Black Lives Matter, The Equal Justice Initiative, Fair Fightand Transgender Transgender & Intersex Justice Project. If you are financially able, please consider donating to your recommended group or check out this list of additional organizations that could use your help.
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