KFC, Walgreen's to grown minority opportunities

June 14, 2010 (CHICAGO) Monday's events took place at the Hyatt McCormick Place West. The Reverend Jesse Jackson says his organization continues to work to close disparities and create jobs and opportunities in underserved communities.

At a news conference, fast food giant KFC announced a plan to grow the number of minority-owned franchisees, suppliers and employees.

A similar deal with Walgreen's was announced during an afternoon luncheon.

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