Monday, May 9, 2016

DENZEL, WITH SHONDA'S HELP, RAISES 17 MILLION FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN SMITHSONIAN

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The fundraiser was an effort to secure the final monies needed for the museum, and needless to say, when the Washingtons put out a call, their friends have no problem donating.

According to Variety, Saturday night’s soiree raised $17 million and included a pledge of $10 million from Shonda Rhimes.
“There is such a historical significance to this project,’’ said Denzel Washington. “It means so much for our community, our country and to future generations.’’

The museum’s total cost amounts to $540 million, and so far the government has contributed $270 million, with the remainder coming in from events like the Washingtons’.




SOURCE
http://www.theroot.com/blogs/the_grapevine/2016/05/denzel_washington_event_raises_17_000_000_for_smithsonian_s_national_museum.html

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