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WATCH: Fearless Fund Founders Want To Help Close The Wealth Gap From African-Americans | Essence

Headquartered in Atlanta, the Fearless Fund founders Arian Simone and Ayana Parsons look for “unicorn companies” to invest in.

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Kyrie Irving commits $1. 5 million for WNBA players skipping season : TheGrio

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