Racial bias

The Iowa-based institution hopes the funds can help narrow the racial homeownership gap in the state, which is believed to be among the worst in the nation.

The credit union announced a $1 million commitment to the New Jersey Education Association spread over 10 years, with the first installment helping expand the group’s Human and Civil Rights Division.

Just like the industries that they cover, the lack of Black representation among news outlets acts as a barrier against understanding and eliminating systemic racism.

The flow of assets and capital in manager selection, municipal bonds and business and mortgage capital reveals forms of systemic racism that often get overlooked.

The flow of assets and capital in manager selection, municipal bonds and business and mortgage capital reveals forms of systemic racism that often get overlooked.

Controversies over trainings that address white male privilege detract from the important role DEI initiatives play in helping the country move forward.

The hurdles faced by Black professionals who break into the financial services belie the notion that their small numbers at the industry’s top ranks are a pipeline problem.

A contentious presidential contest and social justice protests have forced employers to consider whether these types of topics should be discussed in the workplace.

Opening a bank or investment account — or even securing employment in a racism-free workplace — is out of reach for many Black Americans.

Vendors such as eFinancialCareers, Paradox and pymetrics work with banks to assess job applicants based on their skills and not other factors. But the technology has its limits.