How Community Land Trusts Create Lasting Change
Social movements have been a crucial part of every major political shift in modern history. However, in between moments of upheaval, having structures in place that can survive the whims of both politics and market forces is incredibly important in continuing the momentum of those movements for societal change. During the Civil Rights Movement, activists
Cultivating a Green Workforce in Bridgeport
In 2002, Adrienne Farrar Houël returned to the United States after a successful 25-year career in international marketing and real estate development in France, Russia and Ireland “to retire,” she said, laughing at the obvious contradiction. For the past two decades, Farrar Houël and her colleagues at Greater Bridgeport Community Enterprises have been anything but
Black Developers Collective Aims to Keep the Black Dollar in the Community
When someone spends a dollar, where does it go? The answer depends entirely on who they spent it with. If you bought something from a business, does that business buy its supplies locally or from somewhere else? When the business owner takes your money home with them, are they going around their corner to their
Fair Housing Month Spotlight: Fighting Back with Testing and Local Action
Every April, Fair Housing Month gives us the chance to reflect on both the progress we’ve made as a country toward realizing housing equity and the challenges that remain. Discrimination in housing has not disappeared and, in many ways, it has simply changed form. That is why the tools NCRC uses to identify and address
Dreaming Big in Our Own Backyards At The 2025 Just Economy Conference
Dreaming Big in Our Own Backyards: Bold, Local Action in a Hostile Federal Environment At The 2025 Just Economy Conference; a conversation about systemic racism and structural inequality and how communities can take their power back. Speakers: Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, Pulitzer Prize Finalist; Hughes-Rogers Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University Dr. Tiffany Crutcher, Executive
Capital One-Discover Federal Approval Leaves State AGs as Last Line of Defense
After federal regulators voted Friday to allow Capital One to buy Discover, NCRC President and CEO Jesse Van Tol released the following statement: “The feds got this one wrong – so it falls to state Attorneys General to intervene against the harmful, anticompetitive Capital One-Discover merger.”
NCRC Statement on Attempted CFPB Mass Firings
“The Constitution couldn’t be clearer on this stuff — And they are defying it anyway.”
Fellowship Programs: A Catalyst for Lasting Change and Systemic Impact
From the United States’ earliest beginnings, progress has been hampered by the challenges of building community-level capacity, which is undermining economic mobility for most Americans. Today’s economy has created an extremely competitive workforce environment where many talented, young individuals struggle to find meaningful career pathways that align with their values. Young professionals, those in the
NCRC Statement On President Trump’s Attempt To Illegally Fire Congressionally-Confirmed NCUA Board Members
In response to President Trump’s illegal attempt to fire duly appointed and Congressionally confirmed members of the National Credit Union Administration board, National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) President and CEO Jesse Van Tol released the following statement: “The president can’t just fire people the Congress confirmed for years-long terms. The Constitution isn’t a set of
Carol Johnson Elected Chair of NCRC Board of Directors
Carol Johnson is the new NCRC Board Chair, bringing decades of experience fighting for civil rights at local, state and national levels.
The Recessionary War on Workers: April 2025 Race, Jobs and the Economy Update
Analysis of Topline Figures in the April BLS Report The economy added 228,000 jobs in March, while the unemployment rate increased to 4.2%. In the midst of a brewing trade war and talks of a potential recession, the job gains caught forecasters off guard. We should note that the reference period for the establishment survey
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney Hood Speaks At The 2025 Just Economy Conference
The OCC’s Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney Hood spoke at the 2025 Just Economy Conference on how financial inclusion is the civil rights issue of our time.
Fireside Chat Between NCRC President and CEO Jesse Van Tol and National Urban League President Marc Morial At The 2025 Just Economy Conference
NCRC President and CEO Jesse Van Tol sits down with National Urban League President Marc Morial to discuss the current political environment.
NCRC And Its Members Expand Fair Banking Options In Underserved Communities
Imagine relying solely on predatory payday lenders or prepaid debit cards to secure the funds needed to meet your daily expenses. This is the reality for the 5.6 million households in the United States without access to the financial services that a bank or credit union can provide to historically underserved communities. Whether it’s an
Rep. Maxine Waters Speaks At The 2025 Just Economy Conference
Rep. Maxine Waters speaks at the 2025 Just Economy Conference on the importance of the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Fund, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
NCRC Announces Dates For The 2026 Just Economy Conference
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) will host the 2026 Just Economy Conference on April 13-14 in Washington, DC, with their members-only Hill Day occurring on April 15. Mark your calendars now, because 2026 will be here before you know it. You do NOT want to miss the national event for community, policy, government, business
Fireside Chat At The 2025 Just Economy Conference, Reinvest in Local News
Fireside chat between Rebuilding News CEO Steve Waldman, Democracy Fund President Joe Goldman, URL Media CEO S. Mitra Kalita and NCRC CDF Executive Director Mac McNeil at the 2025 Just Economy Conference. They discussed reinvesting in local news.
Bob Dickerson Receives The William Proxmire Award At The 2025 Just Economy Conference
NCRC President and CEO Jesse Van Tol presents The William Proxmire Award to Robert Dickerson, Executive Director of the Birmingham Business Resource Center at the 2025 Just Economy Conference, March 27,2005 in Washington, DC.
A Conversation At The 2025 Just Economy Conference, The Future of Consumer Protection With Adrienne A. Harris
A conversation between New York State Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris and NCRC Chief Policy Counsel Eden Forsythe at the Just Economy Conference on March 26, 2025
NCRC’s Comment on New York’s Proposed State CRA Rules for Mortgage Companies
(Download) April 4th, 2025 VIA ELECTRONIC FILING Terry McMahon Via Email: terry.mcmahon@dfs.ny.gov RE: NCRC Comment on the New 3 NYCRR 120 – Compliance with Banking Law Section 28-bb Dear Mr. McMahon: The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC), a network of over 700 community organizations dedicated to creating a nation that not only promises but delivers opportunities
Fireside Chat At The 2025 Just Economy Conference, Creating Economic Opportunity through Corporate Partnership
They discussed how community partnerships through NCRC’s community benefits agreements (CBAs) have redefined their business practices.
Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver’s Speech At The 2025 Just Economy Conference
Speaking at the Just Economy Conference on March 26, 2025, Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver spoke of the importance of housing, saying it is one of the top three domestic issues facing the country.
Recap: Highlights from the 2025 Just Economy Conference
Nearly 1,200 community development leaders, practitioners, policymakers, industry professionals and NCRC members from across the nation gathered at the 2025 Just Economy Conference March 26-27 in Washington, DC. They made new connections and shared knowledge on fair lending practices, climate resilience efforts, housing equity work and many other topics. The conference main stage featured appearances
A First Look at the Intersection of Mortgage Lending and Race in 2024
On March 31, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released the latest data on mortgage lending in the United States covering activity from 2024. This annual dataset is essential for advocates, regulators, policymakers at all levels and lenders who seek to understand lending trends and disparities. Despite political efforts to weaken the CFPB and
NCRC Comment on FDIC Proposed Rescission of 2024 Merger Policy Statement
(Download) March 31, 2025 RE: Comment on RIN 3064–ZA45, Proposed Rescission of FDIC 2024 Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions To Whom it May Concern: The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed rescission of the 2024 FDIC Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions. We strenuously oppose