Crump wants to meet with Van about using some of the $100 mil he just received for charity.
could go a long way for a cause they both care about deeply -- helping Black people learn the law.
The civil rights attorney tells TMZ ... he plans to talk to his good friend Van about using some of that $100 million Bezos donation to help partially fund something Ben's been working on for a while ... namely, a one-stop-shop law facility in Florida. It's called The Ben Crump Social Justice Law Center -- nestled in St. Thomas University College of Law in Miami Gardens -- and the aim is to bring underserved and underprivileged African-Americans the opportunity to study to become lawyers.Play video contentThe startup is already underway, as Ben says they've been accepting donations for some time, but he adds Van's assistance could help put a bow on the work being done.
During Van's acceptance speech of Bezos' Courage and Civility Award he alluded to making sure the $100 mil got into the hands of grassroots activists.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Denise Van Outen says that her future wedding plans 'won't be a big secret'EXCLUSIVE Television star Denise Van Outen has suggested that she won't keep her future wedding secret like Emma Bunton recent did. Denise and Eddie are yet to set a date for getting married
Read more »
Halle Berry’s Boyfriend Van Hunt: 5 Things to KnowHalle Berry and Van Hunt have been hot and heavy since 2020 but who is the musician who stole her heart?
Read more »
Bezos donates $100 million each to CNN contributor Van Jones and chef Jose AndresJeff Bezos, the Amazon founder and world's wealthiest man, said Tuesday after flying to the edge of space that he planned to award $100 million each to CNN contributor Van Jones and chef José Andrés.
Read more »
Jeff Bezos giving $100 million to José Andrés, Van Jones after Blue Origin rocket flightBillionaire Jeff Bezos announced Tuesday he's shelling out a massive amount of his own cash to two men: the controversial CNN contributor Van Jones and celebrity chef José Andrés, each of them getting $100 million to direct to the charities of their choice.
Read more »
‘I have a little surprise for you’: Jeff Bezos announces $100 million awards for Van Jones and José Andrés‘I have a little surprise for you’: Jeff Bezos announces $100 million award for leaders who ‘aim high’
Read more »