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2022 • Walmart Shareholders • 17 Democrat-Gazette Staff Walmart Inc. and Walmart.org said last October that they plan three new initiatives, including $5.4 million in investments, aimed at building on their work to advance equity in education. One of these adds three leading historically black colleges and universities to the list of academic partners in Walmart's Live Better U program, which offers free educational opportunities to Walmart workers. Employees can now enroll at Morehouse College, Spelman College or North Carolina A&T State University through Live Better U. e program fully covers tuition and books for Walmart and Sam's Club workers pursuing college degrees or professional certificates through its 16 participating institutions. "ese new partners further demonstrate our commitment to create a path for associates to learn, grow and discover their career journey," said Lorraine Stomski, senior vice president of learning and leadership at Walmart. "As we work to become an even more diverse employer, what better way to fill the pipeline of future talent than with our own associates?" Stomski said. e Bentonville-based retailer has seen 65,000 workers take part in Live Better U since starting it in 2018, the company said in a news release. Of those employees, 18% are Black, and Black workers who take part in the program are 88% more likely than nonparticipants to get promoted, Walmart said. Walmart also said it has pledged $2.4 million over three years to Mississippi's Jackson State University in partnership with its athletics program. e money will support case studies; scholarships; and an executive-in-residence program in which Walmart leaders will advise faculty on curriculum and conduct mentoring circles. e money will also go toward key athletic initiatives such as rebuilding the university's practice field. Finally, the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity is awarding $3 million in education grants and partnerships. e gi is part of Walmart and the Walmart Foundation's $100 million commitment announced last year to address inequity in the areas of education, health, finance and criminal justice. e $3 million investment will support three programs: e Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies; the 1890 Universities Foundation; and CodePath. Kirstie Sims, senior director of the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity, said these initial investments "will help us develop research on the barriers in the system, build capacity of our nation's HBCUs, and strengthen the pathways between education and in-demand careers." Walmart to add to education programs Main Secondary option Square option 2018 Alternate www.nwafoodbank.org Thank Y In 2021 we distributed over 14 million pounds of food and provided 11.3 million meals to our food insecure neighbors in the four counties we serve. Thank Y TM for your support of our organization! & You do not have to be a AAA member to use AAA Travel. AAA Missouri members must make advance reservations through AAA Travel to obtain Member Benefits and savings. Member Benefits may be available for a limited time only, are subject to availability and restrictions may apply. Offers and benefits are subject to change without notice. Not responsible for errors or omissions. The Automobile Club of Missouri acts only as an agent for its travel vendors and is a motor club with a principal place of business at 12901 N. Forty Drive, St. Louis, MO 63141. Copyright ©2020 Automobile Club of Missouri. All Rights Reserved. Call or visit AAA Travel today! AAA Bentonville 1501 SE Walton Blvd. 479-254-9223 AAA Fayetteville 3595 N. Shiloh Drive 479-444-9222 Now's the time to plan your well- deserved vacation. Book early as inventory is going fast. It's never been more important to use a AAA Travel Advisor to help you navigate the changing travel industry. Visit AAA in northwest Arkansas and save! It's time to Travel

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