Activision Blizzard announced Thursday it plans to donate millions fighting against systemic inequality.
- Activision Blizzard (@ATVI_AB) June 11, 2020
The company posted a statement that notes CEO Bobby Kotick will donate $1 million personally, has pledged to donate another $1 million, while donations from Activision Blizzard employees up to $1 million will be matched by Activision Blizzard. "With a goal of raising over $4 million for these organizations, we are honored to join them in providing transformative opportunities to Black Americans and fighting against systemic inequality," read part of the statement.
On May 31, Activision Blizzard posted this on their Twitter account: "Today, and always, we support all those who stand against racism and inequality. There is no place for it in our society - or any society. Black lives matter."