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The Truth about Black Banks and the Racial Wealth Gap

Season 1 Episode 8 | 14m 42s

Black-owned banks were going to close the racial wealth gap—so what happened? Harini Bhat dives into the history books to explore the financial struggles faced by Black Americans from segregation to redlining and examines the role Black banks have played in the economic empowerment of the communities they serve.

Aired: 09/11/24
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