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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


Introducing the New ABEP Logo: Empowering Black Economic Excellence
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – We are thrilled to unveil the brand-new logo for the Association for Black Economic Power (ABEP), a symbol that...

ABEP Communications Team
Aug 25, 20231 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...

ABEP Communications Team
May 4, 20231 min read


History in the Making: CEO Selected for Minnesota’s first Black-led Credit
The Board of Directors of what will be Minnesota's first Black-led credit union, Arise, has named Minneapolis resident, Daniel Johnson,...

ABEP Communications Team
Dec 27, 20222 min read


Organizers of What Will be Minnesota’s First Black-Led Community Credit Union Conducted Their “official” Organizers Meeting
St. Paul, Minn. On Oct. 27, The Association for Black Economic Power ( ABEP ), along with the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN)...

ABEP Communications Team
Oct 27, 20222 min read


Cooperative Economic Justice- Womens Press.com
“This project has a bigger national image than it does in the state,” Hurston says. “I think what draws people outside of Minnesota to...

ABEP Communications Team
Jun 25, 20221 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...

ABEP Communications Team
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...

ABEP Communications Team
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...

ABEP Communications Team
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...

ABEP Communications Team
Apr 27, 20212 min read
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