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Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Has Partnered with the NAACP to Help Sustain Black-Owned Small Businesses Affected by the Pandemic

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock (10622637a) Beyonce at the world premiere of "The Lion King" in Los Angeles. Beyonce announced that her BEYGood charity will partner with Twitter's Jack Dorsey's Start Small campaign to provide $6 million in relief funds. In partnership with UCLA, the funds will go organizations providing mental wellness services Beyonce-Virus Relief, Los Angeles, United States - 10 Jul 2019

Queen B has made another move to support the black community by partnering with the NAACP to create a ‘Black-Owned Small Business Impact Fund’ to help sustain black-owned small businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.

In a statement the NAACP said, “The NAACP is delighted to administer a meaningful program in partnership with BeyGOOD’s Black-Owned Small Business Impact Fund to assist our small business communities that have been directly impacted by the recent events across the country. The grants in the amount of $10,000 will be offered to Black-owned small businesses in select cities to help sustain businesses during this time. The NAACP is proud to partner with BeyGOOD to help strengthen small businesses and to ensure economic empowerment for Black businesses.”

See more information on application requirements here.

If you’re a Black owner of a small business, apply here before July 18th! Successful applicants will be notified on July 31st on Beyonce.com.

Good luck!

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