Graphic by Emily Chavez
Internal records leaked Tuesday by an employee of Candyland Savings Bank (CSB) revealed that certain areas in Candyland were marked as “undesirable” and systematically denied loans. Despite facing years of unsavory allegations, Director Zagnut Reese denied that CSB engaged in the highly controversial practice, saying that all applicants were judged solely on their own merit. These redvining accusations lacked meaningful evidence, until now.
Residents of affected neighborhoods are incensed at the bank’s policy, but hopeful that their years-old complaints may finally be given credence. “I just can’t believe that it’s been so long since Martin Luther Ring Pop, and yet we’re still fighting for the basic rights he campaigned for,” said Yorkie Charleston, who lives at 112 Malcolm Twix Blvd and requested to remain anonymous. “Someone from a white chocolate neighborhood can waltz into the bank and get a 100 Grand, no questions asked, but everyone down here is just trying to make it to the next Payday.”
When asked for a response, Reese defended the bank’s actions, claiming that the CSB was not discriminatory in its lending, and that they simply “have a thing about certain textures.”
