The importance of diversity in credit unions
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It's the American dream to get a good job, work hard, start a family, buy a house and then pass this wealth on to your children. For the African American community this dream seems very elusive.
A new Minnesota-based, black-owned credit union is hoping to change this. MPR host Chris Farrell spoke with two guests on credit unions and the importance of diversity: Me'Lea Connelly is the director at the Association for Black Economic Power and Mike Schenk is the vice president of research and policy analysis at the Credit Union National Association.
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