Community Lenders Seen as Playing Role in Push for Economic Equity

Published: Aug. 18, 2020, 9:30 a.m.

As the coronavirus pandemic and the national reckoning over race have thrown a new light on economic inequality, Congress and the Trump administration have earmarked more funds for CDFIs, community-based lenders that serve disadvantaged communities. Reporter Amara Omeokwe discusses the growing interest in these lenders. Charlie Turner hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices