The African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) was created to increase the strength of the global credit union community.  We are a non-profit organization of African-American professionals and volunteers in the credit union industry.

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Our Mission

"To increase diversity within the credit

union community through advocacy

and professional development."

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AACUC Statement on Diversity

The African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) recognizes the differences and distinctions of each individual, group, or organization that are represented in society and within the credit union movement.  In alignment with the AACUC’s history and goals, we define diversity in our mission to express the inclusion, advocacy, and support of African-Americans throughout the credit union community and at large.   Notwithstanding, the AACUC welcomes the membership of all individuals, groups and organizations in furtherance of its mission to strengthen the global credit union movement. 

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Left Out Again: How Credit Unions Can Stop the Widening of the Wealth Gap
May 8, 2020 By Adam Lee (CreditUnion Times) and Renée Sattiewhite

Credit unions can do more, especially for households of color during the pandemic, to facilitate pathways to financial well-being.

From the Filene report, “Pathways to Financial Well-being”.

“Again, blacks were left out of a significant abundance of money and stand a significant chance of losing businesses, homes and other assets. This would be a travesty and continue to widen the wealth gap we are so desperately trying to close.” Renée Sattiewhite and I had a passionate conversation, filled with both confusion and rage, that started with this comment.

What’s In A Name: Vice President For Corporate Partnerships & Advocacy
March 16, 2020 By Marc Rapport - Creditunions.com

Air Force veteran and longtime ABECU executive Larry Sewell helps Together Credit Union move onward and upward.  

After 80 years carrying the name of its original and still largest sponsor, Together Credit Union ($1.8B, St. Louis, MO) has a new brand but an old hand helping ensure critical relationships continue to grow and thrive.

Larry Sewell became vice president for corporate partnerships and advocacy at the former Anheuser-Busch Employees’ Credit Union in 2017 after 22 years as the venerable institution’s vice president of training and development.