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The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - 9
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Tyler Perry Donates 1 Million Dollars
to the NAACP
Tyler Perry
WASHINGTON (NNPA) -
The NAACP, the
country’s oldest and
largest civil rights organi
zation, has announced
that acclaimed film direc
tor Tyler Perry has donated
one million dollars, mark
ing the largest gift ever
given by an individual
artist. In addition, Perry
purchased several NAACP
commissioned Jacob
Lawrence lithographs and
additional lithographs by
celebrated artists Jonathan
Green, Elizabeth Catlett
and Sam Gilliam. The
gift was made to com
memorate the organiza
tion’s Centennial anniver
sary, according to a
release.
“Tyler Perry exempli
fies an unyielding commit
ment to uplifting and bring
ing hope to the disenfran
chised and those less fortu
nate,” said Benjamin Todd
Jealous, president and CEO
of the NAACP.
NAACP Chairman
Julian Bond also applauded
the gift. “We are honored that
Tyler Perry chose to support
the NAACP,” said Bond.
“Tyler is a courageous pio
neer in bringing positive
images of African-American
culture and struggles to the
screen. His remarkable jour
ney from poverty and child
hood abuse to become one of
the world’s most successful
filmmakers and entrepre
neurs is an inspiration to us
all.”
“I feel so honored and
blessed to be in a position
where I can give to the
NAACP.” Perry said.
“Had it not been for the per
severance and vision of the
thousands who came before
me in the 100 years of this
legendary organization, I
would not be in the position I
am in today. I continue to be
thankful for the tireless work
of the NAACP, and I am
proud to be able to help in
their mission to fight for the
equality of all people, and to
work towards the elimination
of discrimination against
race.”
NAACP stalwarts sees Perry
as a standard bearer in giv
ing.
Jealous says the money
will be well-used toward the
advancement of Black
progress.
He said, “The generous
gift by Tyler Perry will be
used to support our Second
Century Society advocacy
programs on economic
equality, education, health
care and criminal justice."
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