Facebook Announces $200 Million Investment In Black Businesses

The company announces a $1.1 billion investment plan to support Black and diverse suppliers in the US, aiming to spend at least $1 billion annually with diverse suppliers. It also plans to provide free digital skills training to 1 million Black and Latin X community members and offer 100,000 scholarships to Black students. Despite these initiatives, the company faces criticism from the NAACP for not adequately addressing hate speech on its platform.

What is the total amount the company plans to invest in Black and diverse suppliers and communities?

• $750 million

• $2 billion

• $1.1 billion

• $500 million

How much does the company plan to spend annually with Black-owned suppliers?

• $150 million

• $100 million

• $200 million

• $50 million

How many members of the Black and Latinx communities will receive free digital skills training?

• 2 million

• 1 million

• 1.5 million

• 500,000

How many scholarships is the company offering to Black students for digital skills certification?

• 50,000

• 150,000

• 100,000

• 200,000

Which organization has criticized the company for not doing enough to reduce hate speech?

• UNICEF

• Amnesty International

• NAACP

• Greenpeace