OUR COMMUNITY continued from page 15 16 | JUNE 22 • 2023 to apply for a loan, ” Stewart recalls. The Black and female busi- ness owner restores power lines after disasters and weather events and has had hundreds of thousands in revenue. Still, she needed access to more capital to continue serving the com- munity. Instead of being taken seriously as a business owner, she was forced to meet with the bank’s social responsibility officer. Many similar stories impact- ing the Black business commu- nity were heard throughout the bike ride, which also stopped in Flint, Saginaw, Clare and Cadillac. Altogether, around 150 people joined the kickoff ride from Detroit to Ferndale, and various cyclists joined the effort in different cities throughout the seven-day journey. In total, 13 riders completed the 377-mile trek from start to finish. Yet the collaboration doesn’t end here. In the months to follow, Contorer says Hebrew Free Loan and Black Leaders Detroit continue to plan programming and initiatives for the Jewish and Black communities to connect, grow and share their knowledge. “The Jewish and Black communities have a long history, and it’s time to emphasize our common needs and goals, as opposed to pointing out potential differences, ” Keidan says. “This is the time for understanding, respect, compassion and effective collaboration. ” David Contorer, Dwan Dandridge and Val Meyerson enjoy a post-ride hug in Petoskey. Ken Elkins and Beth Brandvain relax in Cadillac after a 70-mile cycling ride. Need Help with an IRS or State Tax Problem? As featured on: Need Help with an IRS or State Tax Problem? 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