Racial equality and economic opportunity

We’re committed to addressing inequality through a company-wide commitment to advancing economic opportunity across diverse communities. We are doing this by creating more affordable housing and expanding home ownership, increasing lending and support to minority-owned small businesses, championing job training and career readiness, and addressing health disparities like access to care.

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Introducing the newest Neighborhood Builders: Racial Equality Award winners

Learn about our newest awardees who’ve made extraordinary contributions to break down racial barriers and create economic opportunities for Black, Hispanic-Latino, Asian American and Native American people across the nation.
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Bank of America releases the 2022 Women & Minority Business Owner Spotlight

Our newest small business owner survey includes a focus on women, Black, Hispanic-Latino and Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) business owners.
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Advancing economic mobility for Hispanic healthcare workers in New Mexico

See how we're helping Central New Mexico Community College in training, upskilling and reskilling the local Hispanic healthcare workforce.

More results for Racial equality and economic opportunity

All results for Racial equality and economic opportunity

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A fast track towards financial independence

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University’s program prepares students to graduate in four years — and be ready for a career in a high-demand profession.
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Preparing students for the new workforce

In southern Arizona, Pima Community College enables Hispanic/Latino and Black students to prepare for promising careers.
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Training for the jobs of the future

SUNY Nassau Community College’s training and accreditation program prepares students for careers in the most promising new fields.​
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Employment-ready graduates

Dallas College works with local businesses and four-year universities to help its students attain careers in growing local industries such as healthcare and information technology.
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A chance to see what they can be

With an internship program for high-school seniors, this nonprofit opens doors in underserved communities in Chicago and beyond.
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Training beyond tech skills in Silicon Valley

For more than five decades, the nonprofit JobTrain has helped residents build successful, sustainable careers.
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Providing opportunity for Manchester business owners

See how the New Hampshire Community Development Financial Institution is helping minority business owners by providing lending and technical assistance.