Getting Real About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The murder of George Floyd in 2020 led to tough conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across society. A group of thought leaders discussed the credit union movement’s DEI efforts during a breakout session Monday at the 2022 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC).

“This is not about being political, this is about being caring, kind, and sticking to what’s brought credit unions so much value,” says African-American Credit Union Coalition President/CEO Renee Sattiewhite. “We want to be bold in our hiring choices, making sure we’re creating opportunities for people of color.

“And we want to be brave in our choices as a collective, working together and collaborating with one another to make sure we’re not leaving anybody behind and we’re providing the best financial services and products for all,” she says.

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