Analysis and points of view on research, trends, issues, ideas and opportunities.
Wealth equity is intrinsically tied to health equity. Hospitals and health systems are stepping into the community development arena more frequently as there are many opportunities for them to partner with banks and other financial institutions to reduce economic disparities that could reduce health disparities.
Health Practitioners and Advocates Provide CRA Comments on Fed’s ANPR Read More »
Where you live is one of the most significant components of overall health outcomes and life expectancy. Up to 60% of your health is determined solely by your zip code.
Your Zip Code is More Important than Your Genetic Code Read More »
On Juneteenth, June 19, we celebrate and reflect on the end of slavery in the U.S. Juneteenth also reminds us to be critical of how progress is measured.
Celebrating Juneteenth amid racial inequality Read More »
Housing discrimination and sexual harassment often overlap and create additional barriers for women in accessing and maintaining safe and affordable housing.
Sexual harassment and domestic violence threaten fair access to housing Read More »
America should not only promise but deliver to all Americans opportunities to build wealth and live well. The Just Economy Pledge is a starting point.
Introducing the Just Economy Pledge Read More »
While Greenwood (aka the Black Wall Street) was literally set to flames in 1921, the veiled injustices that Black small businesses fight today are equally cruel and threaten not only the economic well being of Black people but the culture and history of Black neighborhoods.
The Tulsa Race Massacre: A Reminder of the Ongoing Fight for Black Wealth Equality Read More »
NCRC would like to thank Subcommittee Chair Al Green and Chair Maxine Waters for their leadership on this issue and urges the passage of this important legislation without delay.
House Financial Services Committee moves to strengthen fair lending enforcement Read More »
The lack of equity in income and wealth shapes the way women of color can respond to social and financial crises, sometimes escalating minor financial setbacks into an array of economic hardships which make a recovery difficult. Women of color are, unfortunately, at the center of economic inequality and most in need of paid leave and wage increases.
COVID-19 Showed the Need for Paid Leave & Wage Increases for Working Women of Color Read More »
How is your stress level? Are you feeling anxious? If you answered pretty high or yes, you are not alone. The pandemic’s impact on mental health is significant and well-documented.
COVID-19’s toll on mental health Read More »
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) applauds the outcome of today’s bi-partisan 52-47 Senate vote on S.J. Res. 15, a resolution to reverse the Trump-era True Lender Rule. The rule, finalized in October 2020 by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), allows national banks to use their charters to help predatory lenders get around state laws that protect borrowers from exorbitant interest rates.
NCRC applauds Senate vote to overturn OCC’s True Lender Rule Read More »
As the United States builds back from COVID-19, policymakers must invest in policies the country’s workers needed long ago to help support parents, family caregivers and all working people – especially women, women of color, and people who work in lower-wage jobs that do not offer benefits.Â
Recent evidence suggests that the syndemic of COVID-19 and systemic racism has exacerbated racial maternal health disparities and has specifically worsened Black maternal health.
COVID-19 Deepens Maternal Health Disparities Among Women of Color Read More »
Fair housing is a civil right protected by the Fair Housing Act (FHA). And yet, housing discrimination and segregation still persist, causing long-term societal effects in America. Segregation and discrimination in housing harm people’s health, their ability to accumulate wealth and the environment.
The Many Effects of Housing Discrimination on African Americans Read More »
Understanding the distinct consumer needs of different consumer segments is fundamental to engaging with individuals who experience financial vulnerability and stigma as they approach a post-pandemic financial recovery. Organizations can help to play an important role in supporting customers with their personal financial recovery.
Low-income women of color in America bear the weight of racism, sexism and classism – both in their interactions with other people, and more insidiously, baked into the nation’s policies, systems and cultural assumptions. Â
