After thousands watched the oldest son of Alton Sterling, who was killed by police on Tuesday, cry out for his father at a heartbreaking press conference alongside his mother, more than 9,000 people have offered their financial support to Sterling’s five children. On Wednesday, Awkward Black Girl and Insecure writer/actress Issa Rae tweeted about wanting to start a scholarship fund for Sterling’s surviving children, explaining, “Some of us feel helpless when these things happen, but that’s a small step.”
Read the full story (source): Issa Rae Raises $200k for Sterling’s Family — Vulture
