{"id":8046,"date":"2020-09-06T00:47:16","date_gmt":"2020-09-06T00:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conservativechange.org\/?p=8046"},"modified":"2020-09-15T02:23:47","modified_gmt":"2020-09-15T02:23:47","slug":"heres-a-list-of-corporations-funding-the-defund-the-police-movement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/conservativechange.com\/2020\/09\/06\/heres-a-list-of-corporations-funding-the-defund-the-police-movement\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s A List Of Corporations Funding The \u2018Defund The Police\u2019 Movement"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dozens of corporations from around the world have collectively donated millions of dollars to left-wing organizations that advocate for defunding America\u2019s police departments, a Daily Caller News Foundation review found.<\/p>\n

Companies including Microsoft, Intel and Airbnb have donated to Black Lives Matter Global Network and Color of Change, both of which want to defund police departments across the country.<\/p>\n

Color of Change is leading a national petition campaign demanding elected officials \u201cdefund the police, and invest in communities now!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cPolicing is a violent institution that must end,\u201d Color of Change President Rashad Robinson said after the Minneapolis City Council voted to \u201cdismantle\u201d its police department.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe imagine a country where there is enough money to educate our children, care for our sick and feed those who are financially unstable,\u201d Robinson continued. \u201cDefunding the police allows for this vision.\u201d<\/p>\n

Black Lives Matter Global Network, the national arm of Black Lives Matter, released a statement on May 30 calling for \u201ca national defunding of police.\u201d The organization published a video on June 6 arguing that \u201cdefunding the police is the only way to stop pouring resources into a system that doesn\u2019t keep us safe.\u201d<\/p>\n

Both Black Lives Matter and Color of Change have seen a flood of corporate donations since George Floyd, a black man, died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes, according to video.<\/p>\n

Clothing company H&M donated $500,000 across three social justice organizations including Color of Change, H&M announced in a June 1 Instagram post.<\/p>\n

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We believe in equal rights for everyone. We stand with and support the Black community \u2013 today and every day. We understand that this goes far beyond a social media post. We\u2019ve learned the hard way how much work we still must do to live by the values we believe in. We\u2019re committed to using our voice and influence to do our part and stand up against racism and discrimination. Today, H&M group will donate 500 000 USD to @naacp, @colorofchange and @aclu_nationwide. We support these organisations in their efforts for justice, economic rights and democratic empowerment. Let\u2019s change. Together. #BlackLivesMatter H&M<\/a><\/p>\n

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