Twitter CEO Donates $10 Million To Help Prisons Battle COVID-19

Twitter CEO Donates $10 Million To Help Prisons Battle COVID-19

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The transcript discusses the Reform Alliance, a criminal justice advocacy group led by Van Jones, which aims to help US prisons during the COVID-19 pandemic. The group, founded by Meek Mill and Jay-Z, focuses on reducing incarceration rates. Jack Dorsey's Start Small initiative is donating funds to provide PPE for inmates and prison staff. The New York Times reports significant COVID-19 cases and deaths in prisons. The Reform Alliance seeks to reform probation and parole systems.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the Alliance led by Van Jones?

To provide legal aid to inmates

To supply PPE to US prisons

To reform the parole system

To fund educational programs in prisons

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the source of funding for the PPE provided by the Alliance?

Corporate sponsorships

Jack Dorsey's Start Small initiative

Donations from celebrities

Government grants

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much equity did Jack Dorsey allocate to the Start Small initiative?

$500 million

$1 billion

$2 billion

$750 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reported number of COVID-19 infections in US prisons according to The New York Times?

Over 50,000

More than 35,800

Less than 10,000

About 20,000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the founders of the Reform Alliance?

Stephanie Sandoval and Van Jones

Van Jones and Jack Dorsey

Meek Mill and Jay-Z

Jack Dorsey and Meek Mill