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<p class="">In 2020, Sony Group established a<a href="https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/csr/community/social_justice_fund/"> $100 million Global Social Justice Fund</a> to support social justice and anti-racist initiatives around the world. As part of Sony Group, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has committed more than $11 million in total to advance race equity within the gaming industry and beyond.</p>
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<p class="">Through SIE’s Social Justice Initiative and our PlayStation Career Pathways, we’re supporting organizations and efforts focused on strengthening educational and career opportunities for historically disadvantaged communities. Our objective is to drive a new era of creativity, development and growth in the gaming industry that allows for more diversity and representation. </p>
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<p class="">Today, I’m excited <a href="https://www.sie.com/en/blog/an-update-on-sony-interactive-entertainments-social-justice-fund-and-the-playstation-career-pathways-program/">to share an update</a> on our PlayStation Career Pathways partnerships and SIE’s Social Justice Fund portfolio as we continue our efforts to drive change – locally, nationally, and globally. This is just another step as we’ll continue to strive to make Sony Interactive Entertainment and the video game industry more diverse, inclusive, and accessible. </p>
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