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It's nice that they're doing this, but I think they could increase their funding for minorities. We've seen them have bigger funds for vaporware that didn't really pan out

I think we all know that all lives matter, but the point is that black lives are in danger thats why were saying black lives matter

Ignoring specific subsets of systematic issues are synonymous with tone deafness

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This initiative isn't about the BLM movement (though probably inspired by it given recent events). It's about closing the gap in terms of business opportunity. And my point is that there are many people of all colors who are disadvantaged because of educational background, family situation etc. I never see VCs or Fortune 500s doing much for them. Doesn't have the same clout in terms of social justice points. Using minorities to boost their shitty reputation after the WeWork saga is pathetic.

It's right there in the article: “Racism is a lamentable thing,” Son wrote on Twitter, ending his post with the hashtag #blacklivesmatter.

If you discount a subset of a systematic issue and paint it in a broader light, it doesn't portray an accurate picture.

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