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How the west's only black bank has evolved

Broadway Federal Bank was founded more than 70 years ago to serve LA's African-American community. It currently stands as the only black-owned bank headquartered in the Western U.S.

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KCRW placeholderBy Jarrett Hill • Sep 9, 2019 • 25m Listen

Broadway Federal Bank was founded more than 70 years ago to serve LA's African-American community. It currently stands as the only black-owned bank headquartered in the Western U.S. President and CEO Wayne-Kent Bradshaw discusses how the institution has changed.

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    Jarrett Hill

    journalist

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Kathryn Barnes

    Producer, Reporter

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    Jenna Kagel

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