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Can credit unions help eradicate racism in America?

Renee Sattiewhite says so in this 2020 podcast that is our greatest hit #20.

But ask her if there is racism in US financial institutions and the answer is yes.

Renee Sattiewhite is CEO of the African American Credit Union Coalition and in this show she expresses optimism that the US can rid itself of its racist demons.

The time for change is here, she believes.

Sattiewhite is keenly interested in job opportunities in credit unions for people of color and she has numbers: there were in 2020 15 African American CEOs of credit unions, including 6 at billion dollar institutions.

Could there be more? "I look at this and see a glass half full," said Sattiewhite, who added that credit union can do more, better in hiring minority professionals, promoting them, and - this is key - recruiting minority board members.

Sattiewhite also offers a shout out to Jim Blaine, a past podcast guest for his support of AACUC.

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