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Michael Bennett announces he will denote all 2017 endorsement money to help rebuild minority communities

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Michael Bennett is continuing his activism -- with his checkbook.

The Seahawks’ Pro Bowl defensive end announced on his Instagram account Thursday he will donate all of his endorsement money to help rebuild minority communities and help women of color.

The husband and a father to three daughters said he was inspired to do so by Chance the Rapper this week announcing he was donating $1 million to Chicago’s inner-city schools for arts and after-school programs.

"I was inspired by Chance The Rapper to ‘think bigger’ when he pledged one million dollars to Chicago kids and their school system.