Holding banks to their racial justice promises

Since the 2020 murder of George Floyd, companies and banks have pledged to do better when it comes to racial justice. So how are they doing? Plus, the U.S. mediated-deal between Israel and Lebanon. And, what to know about staying healthy this winter. Guest: Axios' Barak Ravid and Adriel Bettelheim, and The New York Times' Emily Flitter. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Emiy Peck, Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Robin Linn and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Israel and Lebanon to sign historic U.S.-mediated maritime deal on Thursday Where $30 Billion to Fix Systemic Racism Actually Goes Biden faces COVID dilemma as a winter wave nears Note: We asked J.P. Morgan for comment on our story, and they told us that in response to Emily Flitter's reporting they have made efforts to improve internal culture, revamping policies around diversity and inclusion. And this week a bank spokesperson also told the New York Times that J.P. Morgan "has committed to making sustainable, long-term systemic change to help close the racial wealth gap and fight racial inequality. We are tracking investments and initiatives to ensure they are making a significant impact.”