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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 […]
The Recessionary War on Workers: April 2025 Race, Jobs and the Economy Update Read More »
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.
NCRC President and CEO Jesse Van Tol sits down with National Urban League President Marc Morial to discuss the current political environment.
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
NCRC And Its Members Expand Fair Banking Options In Underserved Communities Read More »
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.
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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.
Fireside Chat At The 2025 Just Economy Conference, Reinvest in Local News Read More »
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.
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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
They discussed how community partnerships through NCRC’s community benefits agreements (CBAs) have redefined their business practices.
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.
Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver’s Speech At The 2025 Just Economy Conference Read More »
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
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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
A First Look at the Intersection of Mortgage Lending and Race in 2024 Read More »
NCRC head Jesse Van Tol provided an update on KeyBank and previewed the upcoming fight with Capital One at the 2024 Just Economy Conference.
Jesse Van Tol’s Keynote Speech At The 2025 Just Economy Conference Read More »
The Trump Administration vacated a cut-and-dried redlining settlement in Chicago. Here are the numbers — and the history — they don’t want you to see.
Analysis of Topline Figures in the March BLS Report In February, the economy added 151,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1%. Although the topline figures are relatively solid, especially considering the current tumultuous political climate, the report does contain some concerning red flags. The government sector only added 11,000 jobs, while the
