Don’t Fear The Data: Why The Lawsuit To Repeal Section 1071 Is Wrong
A new Section 1071 lawsuit from banking industry leaders seeks to block small business lending data collection — but its arguments are false and misleading.
Continued Wage Growth, But A Possible Warning Sign From Black Workers: Race, Jobs & The Economy Update – May 2023
The Black unemployment rate is sometimes seen as a “canary in the coal mine” for the broader economy. When it begins to rise, it may signal a looming downturn.
NCRC Statement On Appraisal Bias Efforts Announced By VP Kamala Harris
VP Kamala Harris’s announcement should help to cure one of the core issues in appraisal bias: the fact that the industry is 97 percent White and male.
DCWBC Women Entrepreneur Profile: Griffin LLC
This is part of a series of profiles showcasing the talented entrepreneurs of NCRC’s DC Women’s Business Center. Griffin LLC is a women-owned business started by Chris Garrard in April 2020 that provides emergency management, community resilience training and consulting services. What inspired you to start your business? I founded Griffin following an experience of …
Connecticut Baby Bonds: The Beginning of Bridging the Racial Wealth Divide?
The $3,000 initial Connecticut Baby Bonds investments are projected to grow to anywhere from $10,000 to $24,000 in value by the time low-income children cash them out in adulthood.
NEWS: Banking Bad Actors KeyBank, Capital One Lose Their Access To New York City’s Business
“Good cities shouldn’t do business with bad banks, so it’s great to see the New York commissioners take action here,” NCRC President and CEO Jesse Van Tol said.
Backgrounder: Here Are The Social Programs At Risk In The Debt Ceiling Negotiations
House Republicans have lured President Biden into negotiating over the debt ceiling. Here are the devastating spending cuts they want in exchange for not destroying the economy.
Snapshot: Unemployment And Wage Trends For Black, Latino And White Workers In 2022
The gaps between Black and White unemployment and labor force participation rates are near historic lows.
NEWS: Roberto Barrágan And Vernice Miller-Travis Join NCRC Board
Barrágan and Miller-Travis bring complementary expertises in areas that reflect NCRC’s expanding vision.
BOOK REVIEW: Robert Kuttner’s ‘Going Big’ Is A Playbook For Public Investments, Robust Regulations, And Community Empowerment
When a key crafter of the Community Reinvestment Act speaks, it behooves us all to listen.
Applications Now Open For The NCRC Fellowship For Equitable Development
The NCRC Fellowship for Equitable Development aims to cultivate the next generation of community development leaders and empower them to make a tangible impact.
Civil Rights And Consumer Advocates File Amicus Brief Urging Supreme Court To Reject Absurd Attack On CFPB
Dangerous arguments from “financial predators who miss the old days when there wasn’t a strong watchdog standing between them and our wallets.”
DCWBC Women Entrepreneur Profile: Kids and Culture, LLC
This is part of a series of profiles showcasing the talented entrepreneurs of NCRC’s DC Women’s Business Center. Kids and Culture, LLC is a women-owned business started in 2010 by Jania Otey that provides cultural education, programs, classes, camps and cookbooks for kids. What inspired you to start your business? In 2010, Kids & Culture …
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2022 HMDA Data: Unraveling The Impact Of Rising Interest Rates On Homebuyers And Lenders In 2022
Home lending to non-wealthy borrowers plummeted, while those who missed out on pandemic-era refinancing scrambled to find other ways to capitalize their homes.
Partnering For Health Equity At The 2023 Just Economy Conference
How can community development organizations collaborate with health care providers to promote equity?
