Stories about economic justice challenges and solutions across the nation and the work and impact of NCRC members in their communities.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville builds homes in partnership with low-income families, volunteers and members of the community, and sells them to those low-income families with affordable mortgages.
New Member Profile: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville Read More »
National Findings Affirm Local Experiences Last week, a team of researchers from NCRC, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Public Health and University of Richmond Digital Scholarship Lab produced a report with maps and data from 142 cities that showed how historic discrimination in lending and investing in entire neighborhoods correlates with shorter life expectancy
NCRC launches publishing series on Segregation, Environment and Health Read More »
With Grandparents Day fast approaching this Sunday, September 13, is a time to honor the role grandparents play, as well as call attention to the adverse effects the current coronavirus pandemic poses to older adults.
Grandparents: A Renewed Role as Parents To Grandchildren Read More »
As COVID-19 disproportionately affects BIPOC and police violence perpetuates devastation to families and communities of color, local governments across the country are acknowledging racism as a public health crisis through public declarations.
Will local resolutions against racism make a difference? Read More »
Richard Rothstein outlines what’s necessary to reproach residential segregation in NCRC’s Just Economy Series.
A Just Economy requires a new Civil Rights movement Read More »
For 60 years Horizons, A Family Service Alliance has been dedicated to providing opportunities to improve the lives of individuals and families.
New Member Profile: Horizons, a Family Service Alliance Read More »
On July 8, the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of the Trump Administration’s rule to allow employers and universities to opt out based on religious and moral grounds of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) mandate to provide contraceptive care.
Limiting Contraceptive Coverage Threatens Women’s Economic Gains Read More »
LFA quickly recognized the adverse consequences of COVID-19 and determined that they would need to be a reliable source of information for small businesses and policymakers.
Member spotlight: Q&A with Local First Arizona’s Thomas Barr Read More »
CDFIs and MDIs, like HOPE, were able to utilize their strengths to cater to the financial needs of small businesses in distressed communities.
CDFIs and MDIs Continue to Cater to Small Businesses Despite PPP Barriers Read More »
For many universities and their students, COVID-19 created new problems and exacerbated existing vulnerabilities.
Amid Funding Threats and Coronavirus, Minority College Students Face Many Concerns Read More »
As a 16 year old Gen Z scholar from Long Island, Perrino chose to study the health impacts of government sanctioned segregation for a project in her science research course.
Young scholar starts at the intersection of residential segregation and health Read More »
The COVID-19 pandemic has called for a recent expansion of telemedicine, demonstrating the benefits of remote care. It has also highlighted the disparities in healthcare that many vulnerable groups already face.
The expansion of telemedicine underscores existing disparities in healthcare access Read More »
LGBTQ+ individuals face an accumulating amount of health inequities when age, race and ethnicity are held constant. As social determinants of health, issues like financial security and fair housing play a large role in the fight for health equity.
The Queer inequities in LGBTQ+ health Read More »
As real estate agents scramble for new business, compliance with civil rights laws may not be the first thing on their minds. Yet evidence suggests that as housing sales plummeted in April, the amount of racial discrimination in the housing sales market plummeted alongside it.
Has COVID-19 Resulted in Less Racism in Housing Sales? Read More »
By addressing the underlying sources of police brutality through structural change, governments and communities can prevent further acts of brutality and improve the overall health of the public.
Police brutality is not just a criminal justice issue, but a public health issue too Read More »
