BACE HBCU/PBI Working Group - Finance, Real Estate, Appraisal, and Brokerage

The Supreme Court has struck down affirmative action in higher education admissions with an exception of military academies.

The BACE Committee for Advancement & Equity transformation initiatives for inclusive and diverse talent with a focus on innovation with HBCUs and PBIs including the BACE HBCU/PBI Fall Convening with The Appraisal Institute University Relations Committee. The convening centered around pipeline and pathways along with supplier diversity for real estate, appraisal, construction and brokerage.

FINANCE, REAL ESTATE AND APPRAISAL RESEARCH AND RESOURCES
BACE Career Center (https://bacecareers.org/jobs)
The Black Alliance of Colleges and Employers (BACE) launched a Career Center offering a unique medium to connect with highly qualified candidates across academia and industry. By posting your opportunity with us, you’ll gain access to those actively and passively in search.

Veterans Advocacy Group (https://www.facebook.com/VetAdvocacyGroup) 
For over 20 years, Veterans Advocacy Group (VAG) has collaborated with higher ed institutions and veteran-service organizations in support of military and veteran students. BACE and VAG have merged to form the BACE V-SUITE, a gender-based career and entrepreneurship center supporting military, veterans and spouses.

Breedlove Accelerator (bit.ly/AboutBreedlove)
*Breedlove Accelerator is a YWCA Metropolitan Chicago program supporting later-stage women of color entrepreneurs who are the majority owners of their businesses, have at least 2 years of experience running their business, and have annual revenues of $100,000+ that are undercapitalized.

The PhD Project (https://phdproject.org/)
*Annual Conference - 2025 Mar 20-21 (application deadline 2024 Nov 30)

Appraisal Institute
*University Relations & Scholarships (https://www.appraisalinstitute.org/insights-and-resources/resources/university-resources)
*Appraiser Diversity Initiative (https://www.appraisalinstitute.org/advocacy/appraiser-diversity-initiative)
*PAREA & January 1 2025 Scholarship Deadline (https://www.appraisalinstitute.org/the-appraisal-profession/parea)
*Become an appraiser
(https://www.appraisalinstitute.org/the-appraisal-profession/become-an-appraiser)

National Black MBA Association (https://nbmbaa.org/)
NBMBAA represents the most powerful network of individuals and partners dedicated to increasing corporate diversity, access to capital, and intellectual advancement.

BMO Barriers to Business (https://www.bmo.com/en-us/main/business-banking/specialty-lending/)
BMO is driven by a single purpose: to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. Through BMO Zero Barriers to Business™, we’re committed to helping business owners gain better access to capital, educational resources, and partnerships.

WWBIC VBOC (https://www.wwbic.com/veterans/)
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Veteran Business Outreach Centers (VBOC) providing business development services in Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota to men and women who are: Active duty service members, including Guard and Reserve; Veterans; Family members of the above


RELEVANT INCLUSIVE/DIVERSE RESEARCH AND ACTION
*https://www.npr.org/2023/06/29/1181138066/affirmative-action-supreme-court-decision
*https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2024/01/08/west-point-and-the-naval-academy-can-keep-affirmative-action-for-now/
*Katznelson, Ira. 2006. When Affirmative Action Was White. New York, NY: WW Norton.