03-11-26 Amber Banks, President and CEO of the African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs, talks with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings about strengthening Black-led community lenders and the impact of the Black Renaissance Fund
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Show Notes
On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings speak with Amber Banks about the mission of the African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs and the role Black-led community development financial institutions play in expanding access to capital. She explains how CDFIs help entrepreneurs start businesses, support homeownership, and invest in communities often overlooked by traditional financial institutions. Banks also discusses why leaders from across the Midwest are gathering in Minneapolis to collaborate and share strategies to grow community investment. The conversation highlights the Black Renaissance Fund, which provides grants and low-interest capital to strengthen Black-led CDFIs and increase their ability to support economic growth in underserved communities.