Apple Commits $100 Million to Racial Equity and Justice Causes

David Robb Labor EditorIn the wake of George Floyd’s killing by Minneapolis police, more than 700 actors, recording artists and entertainment and music industry organizations and their supporters have signed a letter urging swift passage of the Justice in Policing Act.

The BBC is committing £100 million ($124 million) of its existing commission budget towards diverse and inclusive content over three years, starting in 2021. The investment — set out Monday as part of the U.K.

Comcast is committing $100 million to a three-year plan to advance social justice and equality and fight "injustice and inequality against any race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation or ability." The initiative, unveiled on Monday, includes a $75 million cash commitment and $25 million in media.

Basketball legend Michael Jordan and officials behind his athletic brand have pledged $100 million (£79 million) over the next decade to fight racial injustice.Days after the sports hero made a rare political statement expressing his deep pain and anger at the police brutality which led to the death of African-American man George Floyd in Minnesota, he joined forces with Jordan Brand executives to announce plans to support organisations working towards “ensuring racial equality, social justice

Jill Goldsmith ViacomCBS has committed $5 million to social justice causes, set a virtual community day for June 18th and is preparing to announce new members of its combined global inclusion advisory committee, said CEO Bob Bakish in a memo to employees Friday.Media and entertainment companies have contributed cash and also taken a series of measures over the past ten days to honor George Floyd, who was killed by police in Minneapolis last week, sparking of a wave of national outrage and

El Tiempo. Arboleda, who aspired to become a soldier of the Military Police and sold face masks in his town, was pronounced dead due to brain death on May 20 at Valle del Lili clinic in Cali.Arboleda’s story came to light in a tweet by ChocQuibTown’s Goyo (real name: Gloria Martinez), just days after a video of George Floyd's death surfaced showing police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on the neck.

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.

Rachel Griffiths has apologised for sharing a “shallow” post about manicures amid the anti-racism protests occurring in the U.S.

Rachel Griffiths issued an apology after flaunting her fresh manicure on social media as “America is burning and people are dying” amid the George Floyd protests and the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Disney on Wednesday said it would donate $5 million towards nonprofit groups that advance social justice, beginning with a $2 million pledge to the NAACP.

Artists from all corners of the music industry are calling on labels, streaming services and other corporate entities to contribute to the cause of racial justice.

NEW YORK -- The 2019 film “Just Mercy,” which chronicles courtroom struggles against racial injustice and mass incarceration, will be made free on digital platforms throughout June in the wake of George Floyd's death, Warner Bros. said Tuesday.

The 2019 film “Just Mercy,” which chronicles courtroom struggles against racial injustice and mass incarceration, will be made free on digital platforms throughout June in the wake of George Floyd’s death, Warner Bros. said Tuesday.

Rachel Lindsay and her husband Bryan Abasolo were among the thousands of people who police brutality and the murder of George Floyd over the weekend. The former Bachelorette opened up about her experience during her podcast (via ) telling her co-host Van Lathan that “It was beautiful to see so many people in unity marching and protesting for what they believed in and the injustices they’re facing in this country.”