Making a Statement Because it Matters

Love this story and needed to share it.  It has to do with the Yankees and their generosity.

NJ.com writes:

“The New York Yankees (Friday) announced the creation of the Yankees-Stonewall Scholars Initiative to commemorate the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Inn uprising and celebrate the achievements of New York City Public School graduating seniors who have demonstrated academic achievement, a commitment to equality and impactful support for the LGBTQ community. 

Today, we announced the Yankees-Stonewall Initiative, which will provide $50,000 worth of scholarships through five $10,000 college scholarships to be presented to one student from each of the five boroughs. pic.twitter.com/qm2hvx8y3X

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 21, 2018

The Yankees-Stonewall initiative will provide $50,000 worth of scholarships through five $10,000 college scholarships to be presented to one student from each of the five boroughs of New York City. The scholarships are intended to allow these students the resources to fulfill their educational and career goals.”

So often we want to go after the organization or poo-poo people and groups because we don’t agree. We bash them, use social media to trash them.  But then something like this comes along and we go silent.  Don’t be silent.  Celebrate moments like this. They matter!

Nice work.