While credit unions have faced challenges in light of the recession, the African-American Credit Union Coalition said there's still enough inspiration to motivate volunteers and professionals throughout the industry.

That was part of the message at the AACUC's recent annual conference in Charleston, S.C. Among the speakers were Congressman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) who applauded credit unions "for not contributing to the economic financial crisis."

Waters said the corporate assessments have been devastating to some credit unions.

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