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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: crbrown on 12/01/2009 5:23PM
cookie,i am racest on people who will not work and always have there hand out,and racest one color,one sided groups that say if you dont do as i belive i will call you a racest!that is why they are figuring out more inventive quiet ways of racesim.
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By: John gibson on 8/07/2010 9:59AM
I really, really love what MR. TYLER PERRY did by giving the million dollars to the NAACP National Office, however maybe someone will follow suit and donate one million dollars to the Georgia State Conference NAACP. After all, we are on the ground in Georgia.
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By: Barbara Boone on 10/24/2010 7:16PM
Hello Mr. Tyler Perry
My name is Barbara Boone I currently reside in Charlotte North Carolina after living in Brooklyn N.Y. for 43 years. I am a Site coordinator for a non-profit organization "Vision Group Services" at Timber ridge housing complex.Monday thru Friday between the time of 3pm - 6:30pm children aging from 4-12 years old are assisted with homework, lessons on manners, peer pressure and most important the proper steps on being successful by myself and staff. Mr. Perry from the bottom of my heart i just wanted to extend my appreciation and admiration for the great things you have done to help others who are less fortunate. You have a heart of gold. Some people wish they could do what you do help others. Especially your dedication to the NAACP. You should be very proud of yourself, I don't only speak for myself when I say we are all proud of you. For years i have been volunteering in public schools throught Brooklyn N.Y., I have been a foster parent for the past 16yrs. with two biological children of my own. It has brought me great joy to be able to help and give back.
I have never had the pleasure to meet you in person but through your plays and movies I fell in love with your personality, your committment to God and most of all your motivation to succeed. I know you help all the time which is great. Everyday i pray to God to bless me with the capability to start a program for school age child that provide assistance for future success, resources for higher learning like college and also assist parents on how to teach their children to prepare and plan for the future. I maybe in ove my head when i say this but i believe children ages 13 (or even younger) should be planning for the future, setting goals and being taught at an early age the tools needed to survive and becoming responsible, independent and successful adults.
Throughout my years of involvement with children (from all walks of life) I have come to realize that children who are taught to set goals are most likely to succeed. Here in Charlotte i see very little dedication to our inner City children. The children have no hope for the future. At my site we have spiritual devotion. At that time is when the children tell how their day went. Mostly if not all the children's stories always involve gun shots they have heard, seeing people in their neighborhood getting beat on and an overwheliming amount of crime. Most contributions and donations are for colleges which is great but I feel that in order to get to college you have to get through grade school. With that being said there is little focus on elementary, middle and high school kids. It would be a blessing to me and the children in the community if someone would be willing to help start an early intervention for our younger generation. I have never felt so passionate about anything before and I would like to ask you for your help on making the children of our future worth more than what they forsee.
God Bless You, We are here to support you.
Mrs. Barbara Boone
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