Closing the Gap, Episode 5:

Meet Lenwood Long from the African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs

Lenwood Long, President and CEO, African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs, and Tania Makker, former Fellow, CEO Action for Racial Equity, discuss the value and importance of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and the role these specialized institutions play in building community wealth.

During the conversation, Makker and Long discuss the Alliance’s efforts to help empower Black Americans – from an economic opportunity perspective, the unique challenges facing Black-led CDFIs, and the future of these specialized financial institutions.

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