Bank of America names 2022 racial equity awardees
Bank of America has announced the second group of recipients of its Neighborhood Builders: Racial Equality Award, which recognizes the impactful work of leaders who strive to advance racial equality and economic opportunity in Black, Latinx, Asian American, and Native American communities.
Bank of America also announced a $24 million investment in support of nonprofit leadership and sustainability through Neighborhood Builders and Neighborhood Champions. Recipients of the Racial Equity Award can direct a $200,000 grant to a nonprofit of their choice, and the selected organizations can participate in the company’s year-long Neighborhood Builders Leadership Program, which provides strategic growth and development training to establish organizations for long-term success. This year’s recipients include Calvin Holmes, president of Chicago Community Loan Fund; Vida Lin, founder and president of Asian Community Development Council; Arencio López, executive director of Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project; David Robinson, co-founder of Admiral Capital Group; and Mary Kim Titla, executive director of United National Indian Tribal Youth.
“At Bank of America, supporting nonprofits and their leaders has been core to our commitment to advancing racial equality and economic opportunity,” said Bank of America Charitable Foundation president Ebony Thomas. “Through this award, Bank of America is recognizing a diverse slate of inspiring leaders who are investing in their communities—including Black, Hispanic-Latino, Asian American and Native American—and addressing the specific issues impacting them. We are proud to honor their dedication and work supporting communities of color.”
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