⭐️ We are excited to spotlight James H. Bason, President & CEO of @TruFundFinServ, a dedicated Alliance member who’s been instrumental in our formation and a champion for economic equity! 🔗 Read and share our feature story here:

Black Americans built financial systems to secure economic independence after emancipation. 🏦 From Freedman’s Bank (1865) to Maggie L. Walker’s St. Luke Penny Savings Bank (1903), Black-led institutions laid the foundation for financial inclusion ands their legacy lives on.

CDFIs emerged from grassroots efforts to fight banking discrimination, empowering underserved communities since the civil rights movement. They prove economic empowerment drives real change. #BlackHistoryMonth #CDFIs #EconomicJustice

💡 Black Americans have built financial systems that empower their communities, but still face econmic inequities. Advocating for fair lending practices and supporting Black-led financial institutions can help close the racial wealth gap and build a more inclusive economy.

🎉 Celebrating Black History Month and Black Financial Contributors Our CEO Lenwood V. Long, Sr., kicks off Black History Month by introducing our theme and highlights the intersectionality of the two topics. Watch and share his message at

🎉 Join us in giving a warm welcome to our newly elected board members! Their leadership, passion, and expertise will guide The Alliance as we continue driving meaningful change in 2025 and beyond. Together, we are shaping a brighter future! 🌟

Taking risks is about stepping up for your dreams, your goals, and the impact you’re destined to make. Share Andre Whittington's quote from Growth Partners Arizona with someone seeking inspiration. 💡 What risks will you take today to shape a brighter tomorrow? Share below!

The racial wealth gap between Black and White communities in the nation remains a defining barrier to socioeconomic equity and community development. 🔗 To learn more about this, visit #EconomicJustice #CDFIs #RacialWealthGap

We are grateful to the @CDFICoalition for featuring The Alliance in their @CDFIFund 30th Anniversary Report! 🎉 Together, we’re driving economic empowerment, creating opportunities, and closing the wealth gap. 🔗 To learn more, visit

Sports & entertainment industries: It's time to step up! 💡In his first @ForbesBLK column of the year, our CEO, Lenwood V. Long, Sr., highlights the urgent need to fund and expand fiscal suport for Black-led CDFIs. 📰Read the full article here:

🌟 Darrin Anderson, Sr., Ph.D., MS, serves as the President and CEO of @urbanleaguephl. 🎉 Welcome to the Alliance family, Darrin! Your dedication to community empowerment and equity is inspiring.

⭐ Honoring Dr. King’s vision of equality, we advance economic justice by empowering Black-led CDFIs to address systemic inequities. Today, we reflect on his legacy. #MLKDay #EconomicJustice #Equality

⭐ Joseph Battle, the General Manager of @CCIFund, is committed to helping people and companies achieve their goals. 🎉 Welcome to the Alliance family, Joseph! Your dedication to fostering economic growth and community development is truly inspiring.

🎊 Congratulations to Alliance member Willie Smith of @nwscdc for being awarded $1 million from Milwaukee’s Economic Collaboration Office to develop a modular housing factory. This project aims to provide innovative housing solutions and workforce training. #EconomicDevelopment

📢 Black-led CDFIs face disproportionate barriers to federal funding, deepening the racial wealth gap. Discover the disparities and actionable solutions in our latest paper: Analyzing the Wealth Gap: Black-led vs. White-led CDFIs. 🔗

🎉 As we welcome a new year, we reflect on the resilience, collaboration, and progress we’ve achieved together. Here’s to 2025—another year of championing change, fostering community, and empowering each other. Thank you for being an essential part of The Alliance family!

As we enter 2025, we pause to honor and remember the remarkable legacy of Inez Long of @bbifflorida. 💐 A visionary, a leader, and a tireless advocate, her work uplifted countless lives and communities. Her passion, strength, and dedication will continue to inspire us all. ❤️

💡 Alliance member J. Averi Frost speaks on embracing every obstacle as a chance to learn, grow, and come back stronger. Together, we build a community rooted in resilience, determination, and progress, proving that no challenge is too great.

⭐ Warmest wishes from The Alliance to you and your loved ones this holiday season! May your days be filled with joy, peace, and the spirit of togetherness. Thank you for being an invaluable part of our community. Our offices will be closed from today, 12/24 through 1/1.

As we reflect on the achievements of 2024, we’re revisiting our initiatives during Black Business Month. Take a look at the highlights of our CEO Lenwood V. Long Sr.'s visit to Little Rock where he engaged in discussions about expanding opportunities for Black-owned businesses.