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As the U.S. battles the uphill journey of economic recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic, minority businesses face additional barriers to recovering from the economic and financial impact: lack of access to federal government loan assistance.

On June 22, IEDC hosted a webinar entitled “Saving Retail on Mainstreet and Beyond” where experts discussed the impact of COVID-19 on Main Street retail.

While the COVID crisis presents the United States with a host of health, economic, and racial justice issues, climate scientists and some politicians are bringing attention to its implications on climate change. 

Today is Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, enslaved residents Galveston, Texas were told they were free by Union troops, more than two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was put into effect. Over 150 years later, Juneteenth is celebrated in cities across the country to commemorate the end of slavery. 46 states and DC have passed legislation recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday.