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When BLACK ENTERPRISE Founder and Publisher Earl G. Graves Sr. met Coy G. Eklund then president and CEO of Equitable five decades ago, the two shared a philosophy that the commitment to “leveling the playing field” must come from the top. As such, Eklund maintained, “At Equitable, our signature theme is equality of opportunity.” This long-standing relationship has been influential in driving the economic progression of the Black community within and outside of the company. BE has helped Equitable advance initiatives, as well as expand direct talent recruitment and client outreach through, among other vehicles, advertising in a publication that would grow to reach 4 million readers nationwide. ....