Denzel Washington Event Raises $17 Million For Smithsonian National Museum Of African American History And Culture

Denzel Washington is well known for his contributions to Hollywood, but his philanthropic work for our community is even more impressive.

Denzel and Pauletta Washington threw a lavish party last week with entertainment’s heavy hitters to raise money for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.

The swanky soiree raised $17 million–including a $10 million pledge from Shondaland herself, Variety reports.

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