American movie star, 56-year-old George Clooney, who can be seen in the tapes "Ambulance" and "Descendants", the other day made an amazing move. The press learned that the actor donated $ 1 million to the Southern Poverty Law Center. This amount will be spent on activities that are aimed at combating neo-Nazism, extremism and racism.
Clooney commented on his deed
About a week ago, in the city of Charlottesville, in the state of Virginia, riots broke out between neo-Nazi supporters and opponents of this movement. As a result of the clash, a woman was killed and about 20 people were injured. The perpetrators of the murder were immediately arrested, but what happened in the community caused a very big response. Against the neo-Nazi movement was not only the US president, but also many celebrities, and George Clooney decided not only to express his negative attitude towards racism, but also to provide financial assistance.
After it became known about the donation, the actor commented on his actions to The Hollywood Reporter, saying:
"Our charity organization The Clooney Foundation for Justice did indeed a few days ago provide financial assistance to a company that is fighting extremism and neo-Nazism. I believe that it is time not just to say that such phenomena do not have a place in our society, but also to prove this by deeds. Amal and I very much hope that the amount we have donated will help in the fight against Nazism. We are honored to support the Southern Poverty Law Center, because I know for sure that this organization is one of the few that successfully fights against the prevention of harsh extremism in our country. "
After that, the actor decided to dwell on the incident that occurred in Charlottesville:
"You know that extremism and neo-Nazism are getting younger. The man who drove his car into the crowd of protesters, killed and maimed a lot of people, only 20 years. It just does not fit in my head. Where in the citizens so much hatred and cruelty, because he killed just because they do not support his Nazi views. I really want this tragedy to be the last in our country. Not only individuals and organizations are obliged to fight Nazi movements, but our whole society. Only in this way, we will be able to overcome this movement and prevent further tragedy. "
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The Clooney Foundation was created recently
The Clooney Foundation for Justice was created by the Clooney couple in December 2016. Basically, this organization is engaged in providing financial support to those in need of legal proceedings: the fund employs lawyers who defend their clients. Ensuring fair justice is the official slogan created by the Clooney spouses of the organization. The tragedy that occurred in Charlottesville is slightly different from the directional activity of The Clooney Foundation for Justice, but Amal and George decided that in this matter they are simply obliged to help.