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Tesco supporting Black History Month 2024 and its Black-owned brands - African Voice Newspaper

This Black History Month, Tesco is shining a spotlight on some of its amazing Black-owned suppliers, helping its customers celebrate the culture and heritage of the Black community throughout October. Tesco supports and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion all year round, but there will be plenty of exciting products and inspiring stories to discover with […]

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