the Associated Press. “It is also a time for action by recognizing LGBTQ Arkansans face growing challenges that need community-driven solutions.”The family’s foundations will provide grants of $25,000 to LGBTQ+ causes.
The Arkansas Community Foundation will oversee the Walton family’s fund.The Walton family owns more than 50 percent of Walmart, which was founded in the state in 1962.Last week, Walmart came under scrutiny for the company’s contributions to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s campaign.“What’s not cute is giving more than $150,000 to Mitch McConnell and other GOP Senators who are actively blocking the Equality Act from becoming law,” wrote Rep.