Ruby Rose, one of the stars of Orange is the New Black, is facing harsh criticism online after donating to an LGBTQ center in Texas.
Rose gave the organization $10,000 in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, which has killed at least 14 people and left thousands of families homeless.
Critics are apparently angry Rose only offered money to an LGBTQ center.
The actress volunteered to match the donation of Jack Antonoff, who also donated $10,000 to the Montrose LGBT Center.
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“I’m going to match Jack and eat a banana while I donate 10 k to the LGBT centre in Houston also,” she writes.
That’s when the criticism began.
“This is sad,” writes one commenter. “Helping only one group. When the entire city needs help”.
“So you are only willing to help out gay people suffering from the floods in Houston?!?!” writes another. “You are a disgusting human being.”
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Ruby responded to critics in a lengthy Instagram post, saying the donation goes further than people realize, and emphasizing why such organizations are important to the public at large.
“I don’t agree with the wording or personal attacks,” she writes, “but I can understand the confusion if you are not aware of what these centers do.”
“The LGBT center does not just help LGBT members in a crisis like, it does not discriminate people in need based on gender, sexuality, race or religion
It is one of the most inclusive organizations I can think of. It is not as though they check how gay you are on entry.
Unfortunately many organizations have in the past denied entry to people based on the above, however I am extremely proud to hear that Texans have joined forces in such a beautiful, heart warming way.”
She also opined it’s more satisfying to donate privately.
The story checks out.
JoeyRamone
Love the hypocrisy. Wonder how many of these critics support the exclusionary practices of their government and religious leaders, not to mention potential wedding cake bakers.
Hussain-TheCanadian
Ruby my love, all you had to say to those hypocrits: “public announcement; to those who talk too much, match my donation or shut the f*ck up, that is all”.
dfwenigma
I hate to say it. I’m a Texan by residence. And the mentality is pretty standard here. Luckily the middle and liberal folks in Texas are quite generous and particularly love to thumb their noses at the immoral majority. Outstanding of Ruby Rose. If some of the so-called Christians could match her dedication to “God’s” work we might just see paradise on earth. Meanwhile we’ll deal with the mean, vicious cowards in the way they’re meant to be dealt with – by ignoring their behavior and living on the side of LOVE>
Fredrick Bertz
I chose not to donate to the Red Cross. They have a horrible track record in major disaster relief efforts. They raise much more than they need. They don’t keep track of the money going to other groups. They have an extremely high administrative overhead. Giving to local organizations that are more directly involved in helping to rebuild their lives is a much better option. My money went to Covenant House, which helps homeless youth.
IanHunter
I agree with you. A lot of charities do use donations to pay “employees”, not just the Red Cross. Everyone just needs to know where their donations are going before they donate. Covenant House is a great organization.
jag4313
Awesome! Thank you! The Covenant House is a great organization.
garyrj
Ruby hon, to hell with the haters. You donate your money anywhere you want to. I doubt they did any donating.
Keebler ILF
The 16,000 seat church that she mentioned has now opened its doors to flood victims.
Scotty2Naughty
After being dragged by social media and reported on by all of the news/media networks. Let’s not leave that out
jag4313
So we should hate on other celebrities who are donating to just the Red Cross or just to the SPCA? Just be thankful she has offered to donate. And the Montrose Center is a great place to be donating to. What has happened here in Houston is very tragic and many of my neighbors lost everything. I got very lucky during this storm and didn’t lose anything. The time has come to stop complaining about who donates to where and to get out and actually help. Houston doesn’t need your thoughts and prayers, they need your help. Thank you.
1EqualityUSA
Ruby Rose, thank you for your generous donation. It’s likely a stressful time for those who lost so much, so people may not be at their best right now. Though the comments were unwarranted and unpleasant, please focus on your original intent. That grinning knave of a Pastor should be run out town (once the infrastructure is restored.) You have more compassion than this megachurch-wad-in-a- huge-home. Homes can be rebuilt, but reputations, as this shyster will soon see, are irreparably damaged. You’re a good egg. Thank you for your kindness.