Google Donates $2.35 Million To Black-Owned Tech Companies In Atlanta

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Google Donates $2.35 Million To Black-Owned Tech Companies In Atlanta

Google will be investing $2.35 million to tech startups in Atlanta as part of their million-dollar commitment to racial equity.

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