Filmmaker Tyler Perry has donated $1 million to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the civil rights organization.
The NAACP says the gift announced Monday is the largest donation from an individual in the organization's history. It will be distributed over four years, according to The Washington Post.
In a statement, Perry says the perseverance of thousands within the NAACP helped pave the way for his success in the film industry.
NAACP leaders say the gift marks a major shift in black philanthropy. They say donations of this size have not typically gone to civil rights groups.
It's also a key time for the NAACP as the group faces questions over whether it remains relevant.
This is amazing news, as many African Americans have recently questioned why more black millionaires do not do more to give back to the community. Following on the heels of Perry's generosity in sending the kids who were kicked out of a Philly pool due to racism on vacation, Tyler is continuing to show that he is an advocate for blacks at all levels.
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By: Always Amazed... on 11/24/2009 3:13PM
What an amazingly beautiful person! For someone so negatively spoken about by many within the Black community, it is amazing how the beauty of this man's spirit continues to outshine it all...absolutely amazing!
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By: wayne on 11/24/2009 7:34PM
This makes me proud,this is the kind of spirit that puts the C in christmas
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By: Yasmin Thompson on 11/24/2009 10:24PM
I Love you Mr. Tyler Perry!
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By: trina on 11/25/2009 1:48PM
MR. TYLER PERRY ! THAT WAS SOMETHING GREAT YOU DID . I JUST HOPE THE MONEY GOES SOMEWHERE GOOD AND NOT INTO SOMEONE ACCT . YOU JUST CANNOT TRUST BLACK PEOPLE THESE DAYS . MONEY IS ASK FOR BUT WHERE DOES IT REALLY GOES , MAY GOD KEEP BLESSING YOU AND LET NOTHING BUT GOOD COME YOUR WAY . YOU ARE THE GREATEST AND TRULY ARE A ANGEL !
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By: Pamela Kendrick on 11/27/2009 9:53AM
Your a great man. Thank you for caring!
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By: estepld on 12/04/2009 8:12PM
the naacp only help some black people. i ask for help several times, i call email not one phome call back.this is the reason alot of black stop giving to the naacp.
i work for a jewish family for 16 years, went i told them what happen to me and i ask the naacp for help,and get no answer.maybe i will give a millon dollars and make the news.god bless them
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By: J.Flanagan on 12/13/2009 8:30PM
I do understand why some people in the black community find fault with tyler perry,his movies are funny & entertaining,it semms to me that he is his own man and when he gives he does so not for praise or recognition but from his heart,keep on keeping on Mr.Perry
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By: ME on 11/28/2009 3:15AM
Im a fan of what Tyler Perry does on screen and especially off screen. "HE" is walking his talk,are "YOU"??
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By: baby boy on 11/28/2009 3:51AM
Over 4 years ? Give me a break........
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By: Mary on 11/28/2009 9:16AM
Me a black person is truly greatful to you for the contribution.Your movies are great,funny,and need more of them.The black community would survive and over come if more of us pulled together instead of apart.Criticism and jealousy will hold any nationality back from success.Man has not learn yet.It is not the economy recession that holds us back it is us as individuals.May god continue to bless you and others like you.
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