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The Truth about Black Banks and the Racial Wealth Gap

In the Margins covers the history they didn’t teach in school, exploring obscure, yet captivating tales that offer unique insights into their time and place.

The Truth about Black Banks and the Racial Wealth Gap

Season 1 Episode 8 | 14m 42s | CC

Black-owned banks were going to close the racial wealth gap—so what happened? Harini Bhat dives into the history books to explore the financial struggles faced by Black Americans from segregation to redlining and examines the role Black banks have played in the economic empowerment of the communities they serve.

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