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Today, Marcus Graham Project – in efforts to further its mission of changing the face of the marketing and media industry – is announcing the launch of its collaboration with Apple, Inc. and Dreamville Ventures to provide sponsorship for twelve talented individuals participating in Marcus Graham Projectâs flagship program, the iCR8⢠Bootcamp.
This marks the fourth year Apple has contributed to the mission of Marcus Graham Project, founded to uplift emerging diverse talent interested in the marketing and advertising industry through exposure, mentorship, and experiential learning. Appleâs participation in the iCR8⢠Bootcamp comes after their June 2020 announcement of its Racial Equity and Justice Initiative last June and recent support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities through the Propel Center, an innovation and learning center.
Dreamville Partners with Marcus Graham Project for Marketing Bootcamp & Diversity Program
The Marcus Graham Project, Dreamville Ventures, and Apple, Inc. are partnering for the 20th iCR8 Bootcamp. The new agreement will continue to change the face of the marketing and media industry by providing twelve talented individuals with sponsorhsip in the bootcamp.
This is the fourth year Apple has contributed to the Marcus Graham Project. Their participation in the iCR8 Bootcamp comes after their June 2020 announcement of its Racial Equity and Justice Initiative last June and recent support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities through the Propel Center, an innovation and learning center.
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The National Basketball Association announced a second set of grants to social organizations Monday to help drive economic opportunities in the Black community.
As part of its $300 million commitment to assist underserved communities, more than $3 million will be distributed in this round of grants. The money will support firms focused on Black employment and assist in the career advancements of Black people.
“Given the resources and incredible platform of the NBA, we have the power to ideate, implement and support substantive policies that reflect the core principles of equality and justice we embrace,” said NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts. “This Foundation will provide a framework for us to stay committed and accountable to these principles.”
More than $3 million will be distributed in this round of grants. The NBA said the money would support firms in creating employment and assist in career advancements among Black people. The grants will enhance and build upon the important work of these national and local organizations that align with the NBA Foundation s mission to provide skills training, mentorship, coaching and pipeline development for high school, college-aged, job-ready and mid-career individuals in Black communities across the United States and Canada, the league s release said.
Last year, the NBA and its players union collaborated to create the NBA Foundation, which promises to help Black people over the next 10 years. All 30 NBA clubs will unite to commit $30 million annually over the next decade, as the league wants to improve economic and income inequality.