Lego donates $4million to fight racism amid George Floyd protests as Pokemon pledges support to Black Lives Matter
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metro.co.ukLego has donated $4million (£3.1m) in a bid to support black children and fight racial inequality, in the wake of the protests taking place around the world.
Protests were sparked across the US after George Floyd died during an arrest, when white police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes, despite his insistence that he couldn’t breathe.
Following his death, people have taken to the streets to march in support of Black Lives Matter. And Lego has now pledged millions of dollars to fight racism and educate kids about equality.
A statement shared on their Twitter page read: ‘We stand with the black community against racism and inequality. There is much to do. ‘We will donate $4million to organisations dedicated
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