How Apple Is Spending the $100 Million It Pledged To Racial Equity
The Black woman leading that charge at the company, Apple’s VP of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, Lisa Jackson, on how the company plans to create real change in Black communities. Courtesy Of Apple
In June, after the nationally publicized killings of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd at the hands of police and amid the heightened call for racial justice in America, with thousands protesting in the streets worldwide, Apple was one of the companies who committed to doing more. The company earmarked $100 million to spend through its new Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI) to challenge opportunity barriers for communities of color.
The Big Announcement: Apple launches major new Racial Equity and Justice Initiative projects to advance racial equity nationwide
Late yesterday the CBS This Morning host promised that a big announcement by Apple s CEO Tim Cook would be made, but it wasn t a product. Today, Apple announced a set of major new projects as part of its $100 million Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI) to help dismantle systemic barriers to opportunity and combat injustices faced by communities of color.
These forward-looking and comprehensive efforts include the Propel Center, a first-of-its-kind global innovation and learning hub for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); an Apple Developer Academy to support coding and tech education for students in Detroit; and venture capital funding for Black and Brown entrepreneurs.
Cupertino, California - Apple today announced a set of major new projects as part of its $100 million Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI) to help.
“Clocking Out” Released by Careerminds Outplacement CEO
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Clocking Out: A Stress-free Guide to Career Transitions PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB) January 08, 2021 In 2020, over 4 million Americans permanently lost their jobs due to COVID-19, according to seasonally adjusted numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
This staggering statistic means that what many initially hoped were furloughs or temporary job losses are becoming permanent as businesses shut down and cut costs. Not only has COVID caused many Americans to scramble to figure out how to get reemployed in order to put food on the table and pay rent, but they are also taking an opportunity to reevaluate their career situation and long-term goals.