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The Weeknd has made generous donations in support of Black Lives Matter the causes, and he called to his companions that they are financially able to do the same. This week, the Canadian singer, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye shared a screen capture of your important donations made to different organizations, including Black Lives Matter-A Global Network, The Colin Kaepernick Know Your Rights Camp Legal Defense Initiativeand National Bailfor a total of $500K.
“Maintaining the support of our brothers and sisters out there risking everything to push for real change for our black lives” he wrote on Instagram. “Urging everyone with big pockets to give and give much and if you have less please give what you can, even a small amount. #blacklivesmatter”
As a result of the protests sweeping the nation following the death of George Floyd, that celebrities are using their power to share resources and knowledge about the current climate and how to use it to create real change. The former President Barack Obama, wrote an essay to educate readers on the impact of the local elections, Lizzo, spoke about how fans can support Black owned businesses, and The Weeknd is asking the rich to donate to Black Lives Matter the causes.
