Juan Mejia opened grocery stores in Long Prairie, Marshall, and Willmar, Minnesota, with no bank loans. He struggled to obtain loans due to several issues some say prevent people of color from accessing credit to build wealth.
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Juan Mejia opened grocery stores in Long Prairie, Marshall, and Willmar, Minnesota, with no bank loans. He struggled to obtain loans due to several issues some say prevent people of color from accessing credit to build wealth.
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