But Tulsa was never more than a city on the prairie. The Oklahoma Land Rush got some paragraphs in one of those school years, but the 1921 burning out of the Black population that lived there was never mentioned.
The New York Times: Tom Hanks: You Should Learn the Truth About the Tulsa Race Massacre Read More »
The US financial system is racked with inequities. Sometimes, they’re obvious: who can and can’t get approved for a loan, who has a bank account and who doesn’t. But other times, they can fly under the radar.
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Banks serve a vital role in the U.S. economy and financial system but many Upstate banks are realizing their roles must extend beyond that of a trusted lender and business partner — they must also be good corporate citizens.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today issued its list of state nonmember banks recently evaluated for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The list covers evaluation ratings that the FDIC assigned to institutions in March 2021.
FDIC: FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance Read More »
If you talk to many of the people working on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence research, you’ll hear that we are on the cusp of a technology that will be far more transformative than simply computers and the internet, one that could bring about a new industrial revolution and usher in a utopia — or perhaps pose the greatest threat in our species’s history.
The New York Times: If ‘All Models Are Wrong,’ Why Do We Give Them So Much Power? Read More »
A nonprofit group that helps Black and marginalized communities in Kentucky has received a six-figure donation from a white donor who says they recently inherited family wealth — and then learned that their great-grandfather owned enslaved people.
NPR: A Black Nonprofit Got A 6-Figure Payment From Someone Whose Family Enslaved People Read More »
D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser’s plan to pour more than half a billion dollars into affordable housing isn’t enough to meet the need or halt gentrification in the city
President Biden announced on Tuesday he seeks to double the share of federal contracts that go to small, disadvantaged businesses over the next few years as part of his administration’s goal to narrow the racial wealth gap.
On May 19, 107-year-old Viola Fletcher visited Washington, D.C. to testify before Congress in its hearing for the centennial of Tulsa, Okla. race massacre.
Brookings: The true costs of the Tulsa race massacre, 100 years later Read More »
This session focused on the implementation of strategies that increase the integration of formerly incarcerated consumers into the financial mainstream, with the ultimate goal of building assets among Deep South low-wealth residents.
Examining The Intersection Of Criminal Justice And Financial Services Read More »
Just Economy Conference – May 12, 2021 The common stereotype that LGBTQ+ people live in fabulous homes and enjoy luxurious lifestyles is a myth. LGBTQ+ people are more likely to live in poverty, and less likely to own their homes. A recent NCRC study showed that same-sex couples are less likely to be approved for
Lending And The LGBTQ+ Community: Creating A Fair Marketplace For Queer Borrowers Read More »
Culturally significant businesses are essential as anchors that define historical communities.
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All across the nation, many communities are struggling with issues such as poverty, homelessness, and hunger. Fortunately, there are numerous groups working to support the people living in and around their region. In no particular order, here are some organizations dedicated to empowering and providing relief for those in need.
Wiki.Ezivid.com: 6 Organizations Supporting Communities Across The US Read More »
Fair-housing laws have done little to address the Black homeownership gap, which is over 30%.
Learn to budget for a home and repairs so you have some money left over
