# High tech philanthropist donates to fight illiteracy

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2001/04/13/high-tech-philanthropist-donates-fight-illiteracy/
- Published: 2001-04-13T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

James Barksdale, former president of Netscape Communications Corporation, and his
wife Sally have donated $100m to reduce illiteracy in his home state of Mississippi.

James Barksdale, former president of Netscape Communications Corporation, and his
wife Sally have donated $100m to reduce illiteracy in his home state of Mississippi.

Read Philanthropist donates $100m to rescue Mississippi children from illiteracy
trap by Andrew Buncombe at The Independent.

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