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Arise Community Credit Union to Officially Open on Juneteenth
Join us on the Capitol grounds on June 21st during the Anika Foundation Juneteenth Celebration! Get ready to celebrate freedom and...

ABEP Communications Team
Jun 101 min read


Association for Black Economic Power Appoints Program and Outreach Manager to Lead Financial Education Initiatives
The Association for Black Economic Power (ABEP) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Aquilla Robinson as its new Program and...

ABEP Communications Team
Dec 31, 20241 min read


Association for Black Economic Power receives $50k Allianz for Tomorrow grant to support economic inclusion in the Twin Cities
[Minneapolis], MN – December 17, 2024 – The Association for Black Economic Power (ABEP) is proud to receive an investment from Allianz...

ABEP Communications Team
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Implementing Financial Education Programs for the Community
"The task force will work to promote financial literacy that empowers individuals to make informed and responsible financial decisions,"...

ABEP Communications Team
Aug 9, 20241 min read


The Minnesota Department of Commerce Charters Minnesota’s First Black-Led Credit Union
The first Black-led credit union in Minnesota is now state-chartered, the first new state-chartered credit union in the state in 23...
Burl Gilyard
Mar 21, 20241 min read


The Association for Black Economic Power Welcomes New Board Members
The Association for Black Economic Power ( ABEP ) is pleased to announce the installment of two (2) new board members to its Board of...

ABEP Communications Team
Feb 27, 20241 min read


The Association for Black Economic Power Receives $50K Allianz Life Financial Security Grant
ABEP will receive $50,000 over one year. This investment will foster financial inclusion and improve the economic well-being of families...

ABEP Communications Team
Jan 11, 20241 min read


Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union honors Debra Hurston as a Credit Union Builder
The Minnesota Credit Union Foundation (MnCUF) and Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union are proud to recognize Debra Hurston, Executive...
Contributing Writer
May 4, 20231 min read


Association for Black Economic Power taps Versique to find CEO for new credit union
The Association for Black Economic Power, which is attempting to open a Black-led credit union in Minneapolis, is partnering with one of...

Patrick Rehkamp
Apr 21, 20221 min read


Association for Black Economic Power Updates Community on Status of Black–Led Credit Union
MINNEAPOLIS, March 16, 2022--( BUSINESS WIRE )--The Association for Black Economic Power ( ABEP ) recently hosted its first in a series...

ABEP Communications Team
Mar 16, 20221 min read


Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Announces Capital Drive to Support Black-led De Novo Credit Union
The Association for Black Economic Power ( ABEP ) is a nonprofit organization created to establish a Black-led credit union to address...
Andrea Molnau
Feb 1, 20221 min read


Group Seeks City's Help to Revive Plan for Black-led Credit Union in North Minneapolis
“The credit union has the potential to be a source of hope, a source of pride, and just a new beginning,” said Debra Hurston, new...
Faiza Mahamud
May 31, 20213 min read


Association for Black Economic Power Creates New Alliances with Leading Community-Based Organizations and Credit Union Industry Partners for the Launch of Village Financial Cooperative
MINNEAPOLIS--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Debra Hurston, Executive Director at the Association for Black Economic Power (ABEP) announced today new...

ABEP Communications Team
Apr 27, 20213 min read


Association For Black Economic Power Forms New Alliances To Launch Financial Cooperative
Meet the two forces on a mission to build a village committed to financial well-being. According to Business Wire, The Village...

Shanique Yates
Apr 27, 20212 min read
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