Although every U.S. community is different, some systemic inequities that have plagued the nation have impacted many American cities similarly. One of the most considerable inequities from place to place is the gap in wealth accumulation. For years, BIPOC community members have been left out of conversations and plans that would amplify their voices and ability to generate wealth. However, some leaders have taken a communal approach that involves several actors across industries and sectors to help level the playing field for historically underserved communities. Committed to being a force for good, Mastercard has intentionally put its focus on bridging the wealth and opportunity gap for the Black community and on supporting underserved businesses by investing in programs and people that promote wealth building and financial security. Mastercard has partnered with Next Street and The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) to develop NYC Funds Finder, powered by NXST Scale...
