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AACUC is considered a leader in the credit union industry adopting the 8th Cooperative Principle and providing knowledge of how credit unions can become more diverse and inclusive.
SNELLVILLE, GA (June 24, 2020) — Immediately following the African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) call this month for credit unions throughout the United States and abroad to join the effort to dismantle systemic racism, supporters responded enthusiastically and positively. The initiative, Commitment to Change: Credit Unions Unite Against Racism, focuses on unification, education, conversations, and investments that will move the credit union movement into a future where diversity, equity and inclusion can thrive.
AACUC invites credit unions throughout the United States and abroad to join the effort to eliminate racism through the Commitment to Change: Credit Unions Unite Against Racism Initiative. Elements of the initiative include:
In addition to the time, expertise, and resources that several credit unions and industry organizations have contributed to AACUC, the credit union movement is making new financial investments that will have a long-term impact for current and future credit union professionals. Many AACUC partners have stepped up to join the Commitment to Change: Credit Unions Unite Against Racism including key support from credit unions, State Leagues, and CUSOs.
“I am convinced more now than ever that the credit union industry can lead the nation in eliminating racial discrimination. Credit union people do not have all the answers, but as practitioners of financial institutions, we have a commodity that everyone needs,” said Renée Sattiewhite, AACUC President/CEO. “AACUC urges all credit union professionals to see their colleagues through a different lens, especially colleagues of color. Moving forward, interaction must consist of empathetic, honest, respectful, and thoughtful discussions that are geared toward understanding, not blame.”
To learn more, participate, and support the “Commitment to Change” initiative, please visit www.aacuc.org or email Renée Sattiewhite at renee@aacuc.org.
AACUC is considered a leader in the credit union industry adopting the 8th Cooperative Principle and providing knowledge of how credit unions can become more diverse and inclusive.
Laila Lauson
Media Director
llauson@aacuc.org