Google Awards Over $1M to 7 Local Minority-run Startups

Local Civics, a Tamer Fund for Social Ventures portfolio venture founded by Beverly Leon ’20, is one of seven New York City-based companies that will receive just over $1M in cash from two programs run by Google's parent company Alphabet. The programs support founders from underrepresented backgrounds. The $150K award will help the venture continue to streamline educational resources around citizenship, social impact, and visionary leadership for schools at every level.