Tech Founders Donate $160K to Morris Brown for eSports

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Tech Founders Donate $160K to Morris Brown for eSports

“It is imperative that we continue the work of creating opportunitiesthat will allow our children to thrive in the generations to come,” saidPCX Co-Founder Erich Thomas. Atlanta - Pharaoh’s Conclave (PCX), Georgia’s leading organization fordiversity and inclusion in competitive video gaming, and the ThomasFamily Fund are proud to announce a contribution of $160,000.00 toMorris Brown […]

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