With the Bear Stearns collapse underscoring the vulnerability of the nation’s financial institutions, leaders of African American-owned companies are facing their own challenges. The tumultuous market and economy continue to impact black-owned organizations. The subprime mortgage crisis, financial downturn, and current credit crunch still weigh heavily on their portfolios and business operations. The action the Fed took earlier this week to stimulate the economy is likely to offer some relief to black asset management firms and investment banks, but it won’t be immediate financial experts say.