The events of the past week have shined a spotlight on the systemic racism and injustices directed at the Black community throughout our nation’s history. In response to the heightened moment of tension playing out in cities across the U.S., LS&Co. is making a $100,000 donation to longstanding partner, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) for its critical work on criminal justice reform and racial justice. Additionally, the Levi Strauss Foundation is making a $100,000 grant to Live Free, an organization on the front lines of social-justice issues. The organization is led by Pastor Mike McBride, who is part of our foundation’s Pioneers in Justice initiative, which supports next-generation civil rights activists. The foundation has invested $7.3 million in this initiative over the past 10 years.
We simply cannot sit idly by and think this is Black people’s problem. It is America’s problem, our greatest shame. We must do better. | |
