Ravens, Steve And Renee Bisciotti Foundation Commit $1M To Social Justice Groups In Wake Of George Floyd's Death
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- The Baltimore Ravens and the Stephen and Renee Bisciotti Foundation on Monday committed to donating $1 million to various social justice groups in the wake of the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week.
In a statement, the organizations said the money will be given to a number of Baltimore area groups chosen by a committee of current and former players.
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The full statement reads:
"There is nothing I can say to ease the pain felt by African-American communities across our country. No words will repair the damage that has been done.
"Like many people, I am sickened, disheartened and shaken by the acts of racism that continue to overwhelm our society. The most recent killing, involving George Floyd, is yet another tragic example of the discrimination that African-Americans face each day.
"Now, more than ever, we must all strengthen our pursuit of positive change, as we stand with peaceful protestors around the country. We must all seek to understand by listening better and learning more. We must all discover new ways to unite. We must all work to break the cycle of systematic racial injustice.
"Our players have been – and will continue to be – at the forefront of this change. We believe in their commitment to furthering social justice and invoking meaningful change. We stand side by side with them, in full support. It is for this reason that I have asked a group of former and current Ravens players to decide which organizations should receive proceeds from the $1 million donation we are making today."
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