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University of the District of Columbia receives $2.3 million donation—Its largest private gift in history

University of the District of Columbia receives $2.3 million donation—Its largest private gift in history
University of the District of Columbia receives $2.3 million donation—Its largest private gift in history Funds will support student scholarships in undergraduate and workforce development programs December 17, 2021 University of the District of Columbia (UDC) received a collective $2.3 million private gift from an anonymous donor to support Black, Brown and economically disadvantaged UDC…
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Amazon launches $21M program for real estate developers of color

Amazon launches $21M program for real estate developers of color
Amazon launches $21M program for real estate developers of color December 8, 2021 Amazon partners with social impact and economic justice groups to support developers of color and facilitate affordable housing projects. Amazon is committing $21 million to pilot a two-year accelerator program to help real estate developers of color progress in an industry known…
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NBA Foundation awards $11 million in grants to expand opportunities

NBA Foundation awards $11 million in grants to expand opportunities
NBA Foundation awards $11 million in grants to expand opportunities December 7, 2021 The NBA Foundation today announced 38 new grants totaling $11 million – the most-awarded grant round to date – to help create employment opportunities, further career advancement and drive greater economic empowerment for Black youth. The recipients were named as part of…
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SPLC PLEDGES $100 MILLION IN VOTER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS IN THE DEEP SOUTH THROUGH 2032

SPLC PLEDGES $100 MILLION IN VOTER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS IN THE DEEP SOUTH THROUGH 2032
SPLC Pledges $100 Million In Voter Engagement Programs In The Deep South Through 2032 December 6, 2021 SPLC’s commitment represents a historic pledge of resources to amplify multi-racial, inclusive democracy initiative The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) today announced a $100 million reinvestment from its endowment to its Vote Your Voice program over the next decade –…
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