Attendees will leave the session with a toolkit of information on evaluating racial and ethnic representation in the workforce, what focus areas to advocate for in the realm of DEI initiatives, and equitable models for bank or foundation investments in communities of color.
Just Economy Conference – May 6, 2021 COVID-19 exacerbated the health and economic wealth gaps that we already knew persisted from decades of redlining and other discriminatory policies that have created hyper-segregated communities with concentrated poverty. Local governments were challenged with identifying revitalization strategies to address barriers to economic mobility with increased attention placed on
Just Economy Conference – May 6, 2021 Six years ago, NCRC established its GROWTH fund to focus on helping create homeownership opportunities for LMI persons or to help improve properties in LMI neighborhoods. As GROWTH has evolved, there are significant and important lessons to be learned from its work with municipalities, nonprofits and land banks.
Just Economy Conference – May 6, 2021 The Trump-appointed leadership of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) took a number of steps to weaken the Community Reinvestment Act, propagated high-cost lending through risky “rent-a-bank” arrangements, proposed a dangerous and ill-conceived “Fair Access” rule, and even attempted to redefine what is considered a
Just Economy Conference – May 6, 2021 With newly appointed Secretary Marcia Fudge at the helm, the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has key goals to restore enforcement of the Fair Housing Act, COVID-19 response and recovery, and closing the homeownership gap. Attendees will meet newly appointed officials at HUD.
A New Administration Brings Big Changes To HUD Read More »
Just Economy Conference – May 6, 2021 Are the alarms being sounded by community advocates about the profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on work, and is the potential for social unrest exaggerated or on point? Four million drivers may lose work when driverless vehicles are perfected and approved. Blockchain and AI innovations are threatening
Future Of Work And AI: Climate Change Of A Different Kind Read More »
Just Economy Conference – May 5, 2021 Focused on the NCRC Redlining and COVID report, this panel discussion will incorporate speakers from NCRC as well as public health and community investment speakers to help the audience understand the relationship between health and investment. MODERATOR: Bruce Mitchell,Ph.D., Senior Research Analyst, NCRC SPEAKERS: Dr Helen Meier, Assistant Research Scientist,
COVID-19, Public Health And Disinvestment Read More »
Just Economy Conference – May 5, 2021 U.S. birth rates continue to decline, and are at their lowest rate in 35 years. In contrast, immigrant-related gains accounted for 55% of U.S. population growth between 1965 and 2015, and are expected to account for 88% through 2065. It is clear that native birth rates alone
Immigration Reform- The Economic Imperative for Acting Now, and What Happens if We Don’t Read More »
Just Economy Conference – May 5, 2021 Come hear a short presentation by long-time NCRC staffer Josh Silver who has protected and advanced CRA from when they were a young adult to now at middle age (more than 20 years!). The 20-minute talk will capture the major technical but vital CRA reform elements ranging
NCRC’s view of CRA reform done right Read More »
Nationally, healthcare access and cost are growing concerns for many Americans. Medical debt disproportionately affects patients from low-income households and communities of color.
Sick To Debt: Hospital Medical Debt-Issues, Challenges, Solutions Read More »
A new study found that homes in predominantly white neighborhoods in the Milwaukee area are worth a staggering 382% more than homes in predominantly Black neighborhoods, making the Milwaukee metropolitan area the sixth-most inequitable region for real estate in the U.S., according to the real estate data company Clever.
The Biden administration’s efforts to provide $4 billion in debt relief to minority farmers is encountering stiff resistance from banks, which are complaining that the government initiative to pay off the loans of borrowers who have faced decades of financial discrimination will cut into their profits and hurt investors.
The New York Times: Banks Fight $4 Billion Debt Relief Plan for Black Farmers Read More »
Once when they’re entering the workforce, and once when they’re nearing retirement
The Washington Post: For Black workers, age discrimination strikes twice Read More »
In a study akin to a “mystery shopper” experiment, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition found discrimination throughout multiple phases of the loan application process. During 43% of their tests, a white applicant was treated more favorably than a Black applicant whether it was through encouragement for applying, the products offered or the breadth of helpful information provided by the bank.
Forbes: How CDFIs Can Maximize Their Impact On The Country’s Economic Recovery Read More »
Earlier this month, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) held its 30th annual conference. But in a session titled “The Stories We Tell: Journalism for a Just Economy,” the organization broke new ground, initiating a new conversation for the group regarding the intersection of journalism and economic justice.
Nonprofit Quarterly: What Does Journalism for a Just Economy Look Like? Read More »
