Washington, DC – People For the American is saddened by the loss of Agnes Gund, longtime supporter and friend of People For. People For President Svante Myrick released the following statement:
“Agnes Gund recognized the importance of art in the service of justice. She proudly supported a breadth of progressive causes, from reproductive freedom, to inclusivity for women and people of color, and much more,” said People For President Svante Myrick. “Her generous spirit and commitment to philanthropy were deeply inspiring. She will be dearly missed by People For the American Way and all the communities she touched with her passion for social justice and making the world a more beautiful and equitable place.”
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People For the American Way is a national progressive advocacy organization that inspires and mobilizes Americans to defend freedom, justice, and democracy from those who threaten to take them away. For more than four decades, we have been dedicated to making the promise of America real for everyone and have worked toward a vision of a vibrant America where basic rights and freedoms are upheld for all, not just the wealthy and the powerful. Learn more: http://www.peoplefor.org
