Alyssa Milano, Natalie Portman, 'OITNB' Stars & More Partner to Stop Investments in Private Prisons

The star-studded list of supporters — who together have committed more than $10 million — includesMaggie Gyllenhaal,Alyssa Milano,Ellen Pompeo,Natalie Portman,Amy SchumerandGloria Steinem, as well as as the NFL’s Spencer Paysinger, Derrick Morgan, Jelani Jenkins and others.

Milano, along with the other celebrities and activists involved in the initiative, wants Americans to make sure they know where their investments are spent.

“Most Americans don’t realize that the big banks that they give all of their money to, household names like Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Chase, actually invest their money in things like private prisons that profit from family detention,” the actress said in a statement. “It’s time for people who have wealth and influence to put their money where their mouth is and commit to social investing.”

“Investing is about building a legacy,” adds the Tennessee Titans’ Morgan. “That means not just building wealth, but being conscious about what that wealth does in the world.”

Candide’s Morgan Simon said: “The most impactful thing you can do when it comes to your money is pick up the phone and ask your financial advisor where your money spends the night.”

source: people.com