Approximately 300 people were in attendance to help support her struggle for justice, having donated $20 each at the door towards the IndieGogo page named for the Garner children. The online fundraising page has received over $25,000 thus far as increased exposure of the Indie GoGo campaign continues.
The support of African-American celebrities in the nationwide protest to critical issues destroying our standard of living has continuously increased. Earlier this week Russell Simmons took more direct action by meeting with New York state governor Cuomo over possible solutions for prison system reform. Financial contributions serve many purposes for the countless families left suffering the aftermath of tragedy. Fundraising initiatives can increase their effectiveness in healing these wounds by organizing their resources. Action on a corresponding plan for tangible businesses and institution development can also be contributed. Of course financial help is greatly appreciated but it’s only momentary relief or economic bandage.
Hopefully soon we can see a pool of economics from black celebrities contributing towards eliminating the cause of our systematic destruction rather than fundraisers ultimately supporting just the survival of the effects.
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