Alicia Keys and the NFL have teamed to launch a $1 billion endowment fund focused on supporting Black-owned businesses and communities.
Keys announced the full details of her latest initiative, revealing NFL bosses will be contributing to the fund.
In an interview with Billboard, the singer said the recent protests have inspired her to raise awareness about social injustice and systematic racism.
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“We are already seeing the blatant injustices that are going on around us,” she said. “As an artist, I’m always thinking about how can I use my platform to further racial equity. This fund is one of the answers and our goal is to empower Black America through investing in Black businesses, Black investors, institutions, entrepreneurs, schools and banks in a way to create sustainable solutions.”
Source: Alicia Keys and NFL Announce $1 Billion Fund for Black-Owned Businesses, Communities
