#racial-equity

#racial-equity

"We've never done anything big in the United States without little banks. Although community banks have always shared the landscape with larger institutions..."

Everyone deserves lasting stability, particularly those who have historically faced barriers due to racial inequities and economic marginalization. Making this happen will require clear delineation of the responsibilities of government and service providers.

The recent investigations into The PhD Project by the Trump administration highlight the growing scrutiny of diversity initiatives in higher education, raising fears of repercussions for minority-focused programs.

"The Red River Valley has been recognized as a cohesive geographical, agricultural, economic, social, and political unit for over two hundred years. Beginning in the early 19th century, this narrow and highly fertile floodplain became a center of intensive cotton production that relied upon enslaved labor. Today's Black population, a latticework of interconnected communities, is largely descended from those enslaved laborers."

"The moment we were in litigation, everybody paused. We didn't have one closing during the 13 months of litigation for the fund..."

Mark Rowley, the Met police commissioner, acknowledged the long-standing failure to earn the trust of London's black community, emphasizing the need for ongoing efforts to rebuild that trust.