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A new esports center will be on the way for the Los Angeles community. According to a press release, Riot Games has pledged $2 million to SoLa Impact ’s I CAN Foundation . The commitment will support the completion of SoLa’s Technology and Entrepreneurship Center . The center will provide free technology education to the future generation of Black and brown leaders, entrepreneurs, game developers, and more in South Los Angeles. In addition, students will have an opportunity to build career readiness and skills, according to the company’s website. S oLa’s esports center can be expected to open in early 2022 at SoLa’s Beehive campus. Los Angeles students will have the opportunity to further their lifelong passions with access to “coding, animation, graphic design, digital content creation, esports development, entrepreneurship, and practical life and job skills,” a press release revealed. “Over the last few years, Riot has made a commitment to increase representation in the gaming...
NBA star Al Harrington’s Village company is looking to diversify the cannabis industry. The cannabis world has seen tremendous growth, despite the alarming consequences the pandemic has infiltrated into the economy. According to a recent study, the cannabis industry has witnessed a growth of 50.92 percent in 2020 alone and the numbers are projected to increase to 32.04 percent within the decade. While this may be a celebration for some as marijuana continues to become steadily legalized in more states, the reality is minorities are not reaping the benefits. Village — founded by Al Harrington and Dan Pettigrew — is looking to change that by ensuring women and minorities will be at the forefront of the industry. MarketWatch reports, the company plans to become a multi-state operator distinct from its competitors and promote social equity in the cannabis industry. “The concept for Village is to work through the application process as well as through mergers and partnership, to develop...