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Learn about race and social justice topics and efforts to create an equitable future from BECU employees, leaders and members of the communities we serve.

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BECU SVP: Value Differences To Open Doors

Bryan Lee MacDonald says real connections pave the way to equity.
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Pandemic Pressure: A Toll on Women's Finances

A BECU employee shares how her career took a detour because of the pandemic.
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Women Leaders Share Vision for Path to Equity

BECU leaders discuss what it takes to increase opportunities for women.
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Credit Unions Positioned to Lead on Gender Equity

Credit union leaders share their experiences and ideas for closing the gap.
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BECU Educator Helps Brighten Financial Futures

A Black financial educator empowers students to achieve financial health.
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Creating Opportunity for Black-Owned Business

Kesha Rodgers is on a quest to help local Black-owned businesses flourish.
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10 Black Finance Leaders in History

In honor of Black History Month, learn about these trailblazers in finance.
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Barriers to Indigenous Wealth

How access to financial health has been limited for Native Americans.
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Different, Not Less: Employment for All Abilities

Randy Lewis’s successful effort to employ thousands with disabilities.
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BECU VP's Work for Equity Informed by Her Latinx Culture

Working to achieve equity for oppressed people.
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Why You Should Spend With Pride Year-Round

Your everyday spending can support the LGBTQIA+ community year-round.
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The Financial Significance of Juneteenth

We reflect on the nation’s history of barriers to Black financial health.
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Edgar Villanueva on Closing the Racial Wealth Gap

The author of “Decolonizing Wealth” works for equity and community healing.
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BECU SVP Faced Steeper Climb as a Woman in Finance

Jenni Fancher talks about her path in the male-dominated finance world.
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Employee Helps Others Benefit from his Experience

A Black BECU employee talks about overcoming adversity and helping others.
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Fund Takes New Approach to Building Black Wealth

Transforming how philanthropy builds Black wealth and health.
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How You Can Celebrate Pride From Your Living Room

Proud together: here's how you can celebrate Pride without leaving home.
Juneteenth Freedom Day

A Celebration of Freedom

We stand with the Black community in recognizing the importance of Juneteenth.