Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Donate $200,000 to NAACP Legal Defense Fund

People, the actress reportedly donated $200,000 (about £160,000) to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund ahead of her birthday, which she spent celebrating at home with her six children, Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne Jolie-Pitt. Jolie's donation is the latest in a slew of celebrity contributions to Black resistance causes and organisations following the May 25 murder of George Floyd and ongoing protests in support of the Black Lives Matter movement across the country.

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.

Angelina Jolie has donated $200,000 to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund following the unjust murder of George Floyd, reported People. Jolie made her donation ahead of her 45th birthday on June 4, which she celebrated at home with her six children.

Angelina Jolie has recently joined the fight against racial discrimination and come out in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Angelina's announcement comes a week later George Floyd's death that resulted in the nationwide protests against racial unjust.

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.

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The cast and showrunner of Brooklyn Nine-Ninehave joined the chorus of celebrities voicing their support for people protesting police brutality after the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis officers. In a statement posted to showrunner Dan Goor's Twitter on Tuesday, he and the cast of the NBC sitcom condemned Floyd's killing and announced their donation of $100,000 to the National Bail Fund Network.

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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have donated $200,000 to the NAACP and released a statement about their own complicity in systemic racism—as well as their commitment to educate themselves and become more informed.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds announced that they've donated $200,000 to the NAACP following the police killing of George Floyd. The couple expressed their dedication to being allies of the Black community and their faith in the NAACP to lead their community and the country during this time.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have often shown their philanthropic side. The couple has donated for several causes in times of need. The quintessential pair extended a generous sum of amount during the Coronavirus crisis and now they've donated USD 2 million to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund after George Floyd's tragic demise. A day ago, Ryan Reynold took to his Instagram handle and addressed the ongoing protests across the US.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are putting their financial resources toward a cause they are passionate about. Lively and Reynolds took to Instagram on Sunday to address the ongoing protests against police brutality, to share a powerful message about systemic racism, and to reveal that they recently contributed $200,000 to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have donated $200,000 (USD) to the NAACP in honour of George Floyd.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have donated a large sum of money to the NAACP during this trying time of racial injustice.

Celebrities including Lady Gaga and Beyoncé have thrown their support behind protestors, and encouraged the public to sign a petition to demand justice for George Floyd. Chrissy Teigen is also showing her support by pledging money to bail out protestors who get arrested.