Advocating for equality

We’ve committed to invest $1.25 billion over five years to advance racial equality and economic opportunity, addressing critical issues and long-term gaps like skills and job readiness, medical capacity and access, small business support, and affordable housing.
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Career Opportunities for Students of Color

Supporting job creation & employment in communities of color is a key part of Bank of America’s commitment to racial equality & economic opportunity.

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Amplifying the National Conversation on Race

A new program from the Smithsonian Institution seeks to drive discussion and understanding around equality and opportunity in America.

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Overcoming PPE shortages for those most in need

Working with local partners to provide PPE to vulnerable and underserved communities hardest hit by the coronavirus.

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Advancing Racial Equality and Economic Opportunity

Together, we are addressing the underlying issues that people and communities of color face.

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Caring for the Underserved in East LA

A 50-year-old Southern California community health center found new ways to deliver care and keeps its patients safe.

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That Made All the Difference Podcasts Season 2: Adapting to Change

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Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace - Bank of America

We recognize the potential of every employee by actively encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace — in thought, style, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, culture and experience.

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Bank of America Named One of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work®

Bank of America was named one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2021 by Fortune magazine, and global research and consulting firm, Great Place to Work® for the third consecutive year. The company was ranked no. 22, up from no. 77 in 2020.

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Accelerating access to capital for minority and women-led businesses

Financial support is critical for underrepresented entrepreneurs who want to start and grow their own companies.

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Fortifying a foundation of success

The country’s biggest historically Black university is giving students the skills they need for high-wage jobs in tech, science and more.