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Postcards from the Field: Celebrating Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, LISCers with Black/African American roots discussed how their heritage intersects with their commitment to addressing racial and other systemic inequities. Check out the videos below to hear what they had to say.

Tiffany Taylor-Minor, Communications Director
Rural LISC

Tiffany discusses how the Black women in her life and her culture fuel her to find community-driven solutions for systems change.


Spenser Anderson, Research Associate
LISC Community Research & Impact

Spenser holds his head a little bit higher during Black History Month. Here's why:


Sakuri Fears, Senior Program Officer
LISC Milwaukee

Sakuri shares a bit about her family's rich history and how her upbringing influences how she supports communities now.


Steve Hall, Vice President
LISC Economic Development & Small Business Lending

From small business owner to CDFI lender, Steve knows the ins and outs of growing a successful business and is forging a path for POC entrepreneurs nationwide to thrive.