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While social justice has advanced tremendously, racial equality remains far from perfect. In fact, former President Barack Obama claims that the country still faces “unfinished business of the civil rights movement”. [1] So in honor of Black History Month, this blog post highlights four African Americans who have positively contributed toward social progress in black communities in the United States. Considering the extensive list, we’ve narrowed our selection to include individuals relevant to CCM’s work in impact investing and the advancement of opportunities in low- and-moderate-income communities. We applaud the individuals below for their efforts in finding ways to address this “unfinished business”.