Honoring Juneteenth: Stories of Progress and Inclusion in Finance with Beverly Brinkley
Description
Let's talk about Juneteenth! In this episode of Equipment Finance Matters, Alexa Carnibella welcomes Beverly Brinkley, Vice President and Senior Business Systems Administrator at First Commonwealth Bank. They unpack the significance of Juneteenth as a national holiday and its meaning for the industry and beyond. Beverly shares her journey into inclusion work and the impactful formation of the BEST (Black Employee Supporting Talent) Employee Resource Group.
Hear Beverly's firsthand account of learning about Juneteenth, how celebrations have grown from intimate cookouts to citywide events, and why the day is both bittersweet and hopeful. The episode invites listeners to reflect on emancipation and the righteous pursuit of freedom, while highlighting how individuals and organizations can get involved to make inclusive progress.
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