BLACK ENTERPRISE: While the current presidential administration is busy rolling back diversity and inclusion efforts, the Chicago Treasurer’s Office is remaining committed to supporting Black Chicagoans in the form of financial literacy and empowerment.
In honor of Black History Month, the Chicago Treasurer’s Office is spotlighting Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin’s dedication to ensuring Black Chicagoans have equal access to financial tools and resources. This commitment reflects Conyears-Ervin’s ongoing efforts since taking office in 2019 to launch initiatives aimed at closing the racial wealth gap, combating systemic discrimination in banking, and promoting responsible investing.
“Black History Month is about recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of Black individuals in the past and present, but it’s also about spotlighting the ongoing work to create more equality for Black Americans, who still experience significant gaps in health, wealth and more,” Conyears-Ervin said in a statement.
“My office has worked to close financial gaps by providing education to all and introducing young people to careers in the financial services industry,” she added.
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Article by Jeroslyn JoVonn
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