“I can inform you concerning a health and fitness company in Virginia I had that was Caucasian-owned versus a fitness organization in Maryland I had that was African American-owned, as well as how they both received really various treatment,” said Epps, owner and president of XNE Financial Advising in the District. “I was shocked that the system actually does antagonize you based on race,” he stated, keeping in mind that it was harder for his Black customers to obtain financings and gives than it was for their White equivalents, also when equally qualified.