Grammy-winning singer The Weeknd is donating $250,000 (U.S.) to the Black Lives Matter movement.

The R&B singer made the announcement Wednesday, days after his $50,000 (Cdn.) donation to the University of Toronto to establish an Ethiopian studies program.

The parents of The Weeknd, born Abel Tesfaye, are from Ethiopia, but raised the performer in Toronto.

Black Lives Matter, which advocates for justice and freedom for African-Americans, was founded in 2013 by Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi. The organization has garnered attention after rebuking police treatment of minorities.

The Weeknd tweeted his support for the organization in early July, in response to police killings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling in the U.S.: “enough is enough. it’s time to stand up for this. we can either sit and watch, or do something about it. the time is now. #blacklivesmatter,” he wrote.

The Weeknd’s hits include “Can’t Feel My Face,” “The Hills” and “Earned It,” which was nominated for an Academy Award. He earned two Grammy Awards earlier this year.