Diversity and equality

A sponsorship deal between the regional bank and the league will emphasize economic empowerment and financial education. It's a good example of how corporations increasingly seek to associate their brands with a cause or purpose, experts say.

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Just like the industries that they cover, the lack of Black representation among news outlets acts as a barrier against understanding and eliminating systemic racism.

The architects of two major loan deals featuring Black banks, one involving multiple lenders and a pro sports franchise and another backed by Citigroup, say more transactions like these are in the works.

Citigroup is following up on a September promise to help these minority depository institutions finance as much as $50 million in affordable multifamily rental housing.