A movement for economic justice.
We believe we are stronger together
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Advocate for institutional and public policies
We address the barriers to community and economic development, Black business growth, wealth creation, and financial protections in African American communities
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Empower a national network of African-American CDFI CEOs
We strengthen our member fiscal and impact capacity using best practices to facilitate social and economic advancement in their communities.
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Advance Racial Equity & Black Wealth
We utilize research tools to elevate the disproportionate investment in Black-led CDFIs, and to advocate for a redistribution of capital flow to these CDFIs.
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African American Equity Impact Scorecard
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Power Building
Black leaders creating a path toward equitable policies and practices within the Black community.
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Economic Development and Job Creation
Non-profits, cooperatives, and businesses working toward a living wage, basic benefits, career-building, wealth-building opportunities and/or a fair and engaging workplace.
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Equity
Projects proactively addressing historical and current systemic oppression in order to ensure fairness in the access to opportunities, resources, and rights for the Black community.
In Memoriam: Inez Long
We honor the life and legacy of Inez Long, who served as President and CEO of the Black Business Investment Fund (BBIF) Florida and was a cherished board member and co-founder of the African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs.
Inez was a visionary leader whose unwavering commitment to economic justice transformed the landscape for Black and minority-owned businesses. For over 30 years, she led BBIF with passion, integrity, and a steadfast dedication to innovation and excellence.
As a co-founder of The Alliance, Inez was a driving force in advancing Black-led CDFIs, ensuring that communities of color had the resources and support needed to thrive. Her advocacy and leadership were instrumental in shaping policies and initiatives that continue to uplift historically marginalized businesses. Her legacy of empowerment, community development, and economic resilience will continue to inspire generations to come.
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Latest News & Events
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August 6, 2026
Neighborhood Development Center Brings Clean Energy Financing to Twin Cities Entrepreneurs
A $500,000 investment from the Black Renaissance Fund launched NDC’s Clean Energy Loan Initiative Since 1993, Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) has operated on a single premise: underinvested neighborhoods are transformed from within, by the entrepreneurs who live in them. That mission now extends to clean energy. With $500,000 in loan capital from The Alliance’s Black Renaissance Fund (BRF), NDC launched the Clean Energy Loan Program, pairing financing with technical assistance so small business owners
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July 30, 2026
African Economic Development Solutions Expands Access to Capital Through the Black Renaissance Fund
For African immigrants across Minnesota and Oregon, access to affordable capital remains one of the greatest barriers to economic opportunity. With support from the African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs (The Alliance) and its Black Renaissance Fund (BRF), African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS) has been able to expand its lending capacity, giving more entrepreneurs in African immigrant communities the resources to build thriving businesses and stronger communities. An estimated 85,000
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July 7, 2026
The Alliance Hosts 2026 Annual Conference: ONWARD
From June 16–18, 2026, The Alliance welcomed members, funders, policymakers, industry leaders, and community partners to New Orleans for ONWARD: Our Legacy. Our Leadership. Our Charge. The three-day convening celebrated the legacy of Black-led CDFIs, elevated the leadership driving transformative change today, and challenged attendees to embrace the collective responsibility of advancing economic opportunity. This year’s conference
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July 2, 2026
The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs Announces its 2026 Board of Directors
The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs is proud to announce its 2026 Board of Directors, a distinguished group of leaders whose expertise, vision, and commitment to advancing economic opportunity will help guide The Alliance’s mission in the year ahead. Each is also a member of The Alliance, leading a CDFI in their own community. That dual role
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June 29, 2026
Congress Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill as Final Action Remains Uncertain
Congress has passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan housing bill aimed at addressing housing affordability and supply challenges across the country. The bill passed the Senate and House with overwhelming support and now awaits final action by the President. As of this update, the bill has not been signed into law. President Trump
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May 12, 2026
New RFP Opportunity: Housing Justice Champions 2.0 – Advancing State & Local Housing Advocacy
The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs is releasing a new Request for Proposals to support Housing Justice Champions 2.0 (HJC 2.0), an implementation-focused initiative designed to advance active state and local housing policy campaigns led by Black-led CDFIs. Following the success of Housing Justice Champions 1.0, which equipped members with foundational advocacy knowledge and campaign plans, HJC
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