Angelina Jolie Donates $200,000 to NAACP Legal Defense Fund

Angelina Jolie penned a lengthy essay encouraging Americans to treat the global refugee crisis as a singular fight that does not stop at U.S. borders.

Maleficent star donated the large sum ahead of her birthday yesterday (June 4), showing her support to the organisation in its fight for racial equality, social justice, and legislative reform.Although she did not mention the Black Lives Matter movement or the recent protests taking place around the world, Angelina said in a statement that she stands with NAACP and urges Americans to address the "deep structural wrongs" in society."Rights don't belong to any one group to give to another.

Most people spend their birthday receiving gifts — but Angelina Jolie celebrated hers by giving. 

Angelina Jolie made a $200 thousand donation to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund amid ongoing peaceful protests and calls to action from the Black Lives Matter movement, according to ET. The actress, who celebrated her 45th birthday on Thursday, June 4, made the donation in an effort for millions to understand the deep-seated history of racial injustice in the United States. Upon making her donation, the Changeling actress shared a powerful statement with the outlet.

Kanye West is lending a helping hand. The hip-hop legend has made contributions to several pro-Black Lives Matter organizations and charities following the spread of protests in favor of the movement.

Singer Michael Buble is encouraging fans to support the work of officials at the American Civil Liberties Union by offering to match up to $100,000 in donations.

Singer Michael Buble is encouraging fans to support the work of officials at the American Civil Liberties Union by offering to match up to $100,000 in donations.

Angelina Jolie has announced that she has made a big donation to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and she also released a statement on the work the organization is doing.

Angelina Jolie has donated $200,000 to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund to support their work to fight for racial justice and equal rights for all Americans. The actress, who turned 45 on Thursday, hopes to address the United States’ long history of systemic racism and injustice amid the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and others, ET has learned.

Angelina Jolie has donated $200,000 to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund to support their work to fight for racial justice and equal rights for all Americans.

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – It’s been nearly 10 days since the May 25 death of George Floyd at the hand of a Minneapolis police officer, during which time massive protests against police violence have taken place across the country.

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – It’s been nearly 10 days since the May 25 death of George Floyd at the hand of a Minneapolis police officer, during which time massive protests against police violence have taken place across the country. But while tens of thousands have taken to the streets to express their anger at the systemic racism that has gripped the United States, the usually vocal Kanye West has been surprisingly quiet.

By Variety Staff

Michael Bublé offered to match his fans' donations to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) up to $100,000 after he watched the video of the unlawful murder of George Floyd, a black man who was killed by police in Minnesota last week."Along with the rest of the world, I watched in horror as a policeman literally took the breath out of George Floyd. This is not the kind of world I want my children to grow up in.

Michael Buble is joining the world’s protests against police brutality and racial injustice following the senseless death of George Floyd.

The gesture was prompted by another actor who played a detective on TV almost 10 years ago