Wealth Grants Surface for Descendants of Slavery in North Central States

The upcoming Juneteenth holiday marks the kickoff of a new wealth building grant program for Black residents who are decedents of slavery in a few north-central states, including South Dakota. The regional nonprofit Nexus Community Partners will begin accepting applications June 19 for the Open Road Fund, created through a $50 million donation from the Bush Foundation. Money will be made available to Black residents living in South and North Dakota and Minnesota who are descendants of the Atlantic Slave Trade. ...

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