Tag: Financial Literacy
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Portia Powell makes history as One Detroit Credit Union’s first Black woman CEO, bringing fresh perspectives and a strong commitment to community banking and financial literacy.
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Mellody Hobson, co-CEO of Ariel Investments, launches Ariel Alternatives with a $1.45 billion fund to scale minority-owned businesses and close the racial wealth gap.
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How Minnesota is breaking new ground with the launch of Arise Community Credit Union, the state’s first Black-led credit union. Founded by the Association for Black Economic Power (ABEP), this initiative aims to address financial disparities and promote…
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Learn about Troy Smith’s groundbreaking initiative to establish Maryland’s first pre-approved Black-owned 5-county federal credit union, aimed at fostering economic empowerment and financial literacy in underserved communities
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How Ed Hennings Achieved The Feat Of Becoming The Founder Of The First Black-Owned Work Boot Company
The inspiring journey of Ed Hennings, who, after 20 years in prison, became an entrepreneur and achieved the remarkable feat of launching the first black-owned work boot company. From barbershop owner to truck driver, discover how Hennings identified…
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