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Starbucks to invest $100M to help small businesses, Black communities

Posted at 7:32 AM, Jan 13, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-13 11:58:22-05

NATIONAL (KTNV) — Starbucks says it is investing $100 million into small businesses located within communities of color.

The fund is part of the company's bigger plan to strive for racial and social equity.

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The money will be used in 12 cities over the next four years.

Funds will also go towards neighborhood development projects as well.