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- Cisco unveiled a five-year, $300 million commitment in 2020 to drive social justice initiatives, encompassing efforts such as equitable compensation, increased diversity representation, and support for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and minority-owned businesses.
- The initiative has had a significant impact, mirroring the workforce expansion driven by the Cisco Networking Academy and providing critical IT infrastructure support to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), thereby conserving more than $1.5 billion in essential funding.
- Cisco aims to bolster its commitment to workforce development, digital equity, and responsible AI, encouraging other organizations to adopt social justice as a strategic investment with potential hurdles but significant returns?
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