MacKenzi Scott has donated $6.5 million to the Columbus Urban League and $2.4 million to the Akron Urban League.
, according to announcements made by the organizations on Monday and Tuesday, respectively.
"We’re honored and grateful that Ms. Scott and her team recognized the Urban League’s value and impact to the community,” Columbus Urban League President and CEO Stephanie Hightower“By placing racial equity and social justice at the forefront of her philanthropic mission, Ms. Scott is not only validating our work but shining a much-needed spotlight on the nation’s structural and institutional limitations and helping to build a stronger, more resilient society for everyone.
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