George and
Amal Clooney have joined the fight against hate groups in the United States
through the The Clooney Foundation for Justice as they made a $1 million
donation to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) that will fund a joint
initiative to combat hate groups.
The move
comes a week after a "Unite the Right" rally sparked violence in
Charlottesville, Virginia, that left one woman dead and 19 injured. In a joint
statement issued Monday via the SPLC, the couple said they were
"proud" to support the organization "in its efforts to prevent
violent extremism in the United States. What happened in Charlottesville, and
what is happening in communities across our country, demands our collective
engagement to stand up to hate," they said.
The Clooney
Foundation for Justice was formed in 2016 to "advance justice in
courtrooms, classrooms and communities around the world," according to a
mission statement on its website. George and Amal Clooney, who recently
welcomed twins, serve as the foundation's presidents.
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