Events

Just Economy Conference – May 6, 2021 Entrepreneurs of color are driving U.S. small business formation, with a growth rate of ten times faster than that of U.S. small business overall. They generate $1.4 trillion in revenue and employ more than 7 million people helping to fuel the economy. They represent nearly 30% of all […]

Just Economy Conference – May 6, 2021   Few mainstream financial institutions have adequately or equitably met the needs of low-income, low-wealth and historically marginalized communities and many institutions have pricing models, structures or delivery methods that result in negative outcomes for underserved communities. But what is a fair price, interest rate, or fee? In

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 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

Without adequate attention, these state-level COVID-relief dollars are at risk of repeating the same inequities that existed pre-COVID. What are strategies for telling these stories for advancing an economic justice agenda in our own states? How can we use these findings to support the push for broader economic justice policies in other areas, particularly those aimed at closing the racial wealth gap?

Join this Just Economy session for a panel discussion with speakers from federal, state, academic and advocate organizations on the gaps in lending enforcement today and possible solutions to increase oversight of fair lending practices.

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.

In this session, we will trace the historical roots of racism and its impact on people of color, from the weathering effect of discrimination to racially biased health, government and educational systems that have a physical trickle down effect from generation to generation.

Some economists call this America’s first female recession. Watch this Just Economy session for a discussion on how the first female recession began, when it will be over, and what it will take for the predominantly Black and Brown women to regain economic traction.

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

This Just Economy Session presents Change Machine’s Data Equity Principles, covering themes of virtual service delivery, data ownership, advancing racial and gender equity in fintech and narrative change.

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,

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