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Posted inBusiness

Study Reveals Racism in Bank Loans

James Wright photo by James Wright Jr. September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

A recent study by Betpack.com revealed that loan approval rates vary significantly by race, with white-owned businesses having the highest approval rates and Black-owned businesses facing the greatest challenges, pointing to systemic barriers and a need for policies and programs to address these inequalities.

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Black Firms Growing: Report

James Wright photo by James Wright Jr. September 18, 2024September 18, 2024
JPMorgan Chase celebrates the fifth anniversary of Advancing Black Pathways at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on Feb. 22. The event included a seated dinner and thought-provoking discussions, such as the HBCU Sustainability panel moderated by JPMorgan Chase’s Kisha Porch, and featuring (from left) UNCF President and CEO Michael Lomax, Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover and Delaware State University President Tony Allen. (Micha Green/The Washington Informer)
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JPMorgan Chase Celebrates 5 Years of Advancing Black Pathways

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Black-Owned Businesses in D.C. Area: Growth, Government Contracts, Disparities Unveiled

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Leslie Ann Tarleton is the owner of Brown Girls Embrace, a skin care and mental health firm. (Courtesy photo)
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Sycamore & Oak Holds Black Friday and Small Business Saturday Events

James Wright photo by James Wright Jr. November 29, 2023November 29, 2023
Cora Masters Barry dons a coat celebrating her late husband Marion S. Barry at the street renaming ceremony in his honor on Nov. 18. (Shedrick Pelt @ sdotpdotmedia/The Washington Informer)
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Marion Barry Avenue: A Newly Named Road with a Long Legacy

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The product Corner Water has been billed by its co-owners Jerome Nesbitt and Ronnie Webb as the official bottled water of D.C. (Courtesy of Corner Water)
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Meet Corner Water: The Official Bottled Water of D.C. Providing Natural, Chemical-Free Refreshment

James Wright photo by James Wright Jr. September 6, 2023September 6, 2023
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EDITORIAL: Be Sure to Celebrate Black Businesses This Month, Every Month

by WI Editorial Staff August 2, 2023August 2, 2023
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by WI Editorial Staff May 3, 2023May 3, 2023
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TUCKER-OLUWOLE/QUIROGA: Embracing New Supportive Solutions for Entrepreneurs of Color For the Long Term

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