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The Importance of Lending to People of Color


Ra’Shaud Haines, Community Investment Fund Manager of Foundation for Louisiana, discusses lending to entrepreneurs of color with Marc Rand. Their conversation starts off with how race and class have affected communities of color, especially entrepreneurs, and why it is so important to support people of color through traditional banking. Furthermore, they discuss what lenders should consider when lending to entrepreneurs, and give their thoughts on the lack of banks that are owned and operated by people of color.


Click on the links below to watch each clip.


The Importance of Lending to Entrepreneurs of Color

Lending to People of Color Promotes Community Development
Lending to People of Color and Women during COVID


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