The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week has mobilized the leaders of some of the country’s largest corporations,
The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week has mobilized large numbers of demonstrators, elected officials, civil rights leaders — and, increasingly, the leaders of some of the country’s largest corporations, who have put their names and resources behind efforts to address the racial divide the case has exposed.
Lyft co-founders Logan Green and John Zimmer said in a Tuesday letter to customers that Floyd’s killing had brought the nation to “an inflection point” and pledged to provide “$500,000 in ride credit to national civil rights organizations,” including National Urban League and the NAACP. After Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg initially refused to condemn or flag President Trump’s inflammatory statement that “once the looting starts, the shooting starts,” he announced Sunday the company would donate $10 million to groups recommended by company employees and its “civil rights advisers.”
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced Friday that the company was launching a fundraising campaign for organizations supporting social justice and would match employee contributions up to $10,000. YouTube, which is owned by Google, announced it would donate $1 million “in support of efforts to address social injustice.”
“I’d like to hear from you on the ways we can continue to open our doors more fully while driving change beyond our Golden Arches,” Kempczinski said in his letter.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Rev. Al: Don't use George Floyd for anything other than justice for George FloydThe Rev. Al Sharpton discusses the violence and looting overshadowing many peaceful protests across the country for George Floyd, and he calls for peaceful protesting over violence.
Lire la suite »
George Floyd protest live updates: Demonstrations continue in Minneapolis, NYC, LA, elsewhereAs protests erupt over the death of George Floyd, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says many in his country are watching 'the news out of the United States with shock and with horror.'
Lire la suite »
Semitrailer speeds into crowd of George Floyd protesters on Minneapolis bridge; injuries unclearA semitrailer sped toward a crowd of people protesting the death of George Floyd on Sunday, video showed, in a harrowing series of events forcing the protesters to run for safety.
Lire la suite »
George Floyd death and Minneapolis protestsLIVE: NBCNews Special Report: President Trump makes a statement at the White House as protests gather nationwide over fatal arrest of George Floyd.
Lire la suite »