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Issa Rae Starts Scholarship Fund for Alton Sterling’s Children

In an effort to do more than just sit around and talk about the issues, Issa Rae started a scholarship fund for Alton Sterling's five children via GoFundMe and raised more than $200,000 in nine hours.
Issa Rae Starts Scholarship Fund for Alton Sterling’s Children
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By Toni Akindele · Updated October 27, 2020

Writer and actress Issa Rae began a scholarship fund for the children of Alton Sterling, Wednesday, raising $200,000 in just nine hours and proving that there is strength in community.

Not wanting to feel helpless in the wake of Sterling’s fatal shooting, Rae announced on Twitter that she would be taking action. “Here it is,” she tweeted. “Donate to the #AltonSterling Family Scholarship Fund.”

@IssaRae Here it is: Donate to the #AltonSterling Family Scholarship Fund. *ALL* proceeds will go to his fam: https://t.co/DiMEF3YfFQ

— Issa Rae (@IssaRae) July 6, 2016

Family, Community Demands Justice After Fatal Shooting of Alton Sterling

The #AltonSterlingFamily Scholarship page implores, “If you feel helpless, but want to play a small part in easing the burden of #AltonSterling’s family, consider donating to this scholarship fund for his 15-year old son (and his other kids). All funds raised will go to Alton Sterling’s family.”

$200k in 9 hours. When we unite we are amazing. I am so proud of us. Thank u for thinking of #AltonSterling's kids: https://t.co/3jzH7yRBMc

— Issa Rae (@IssaRae) July 7, 2016

The page has surpassed its goal of $200,000 and has currently raised $285,455 in funds.

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