Stories about economic justice challenges and solutions across the nation and the work and impact of NCRC members in their communities.
Ever since the abolition of slavery more than 150 years ago, African Americans have been suffering from oppressive structures that uphold poverty. These enduring systems have resulted in the income and wealth disparities between Black and White communities we see today
Reparations Can Help Bridge The Racial Wealth Divide Read More »
To honor our Hispanic and Latino members during Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re shining the spotlight this month on four leaders whose work embodies what it means to give everyone in our communities a chance at economic justice.
Member Spotlight: Q&A with José Antonio Ramírez Read More »
To honor our Hispanic and Latino members during Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re shining the spotlight this month on four leaders whose work embodies what it means to give everyone in our communities a chance at economic justice. Angel Figueroa is the co-founder, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Operations Officer (COO) of the I-LEAD Charter
Member Spotlight: Q&A with Angel Figueroa Read More »
To honor our Hispanic members during Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re shining the spotlight this month on four leaders whose work embodies what it means to give everyone in our communities a chance at economic justice.
Member Spotlight: Q&A with Aidza Antonio Thomas Read More »
To honor our Hispanic members during Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re shining the spotlight this month on four leaders whose work embodies what it means to give everyone in our communities a chance at economic justice.
Member Spotlight: Q&A with Will Gonzalez, Esq Read More »
Community benefits agreements (CBAs) are a way for banks to spell out, in writing, how they will satisfy CRA requirements when they merge. The agreements are between banks and community groups.
As a result of the Trump Administration’s rollback of affordable healthcare and harsh cuts to affordable housing opportunities, many Americans are struggling with access to quality healthcare and stable housing. The combined toll of both of these issues, as well as pervasive and persistent discrimination, consistently put LGBTQ groups among the most affected. For decades,
Deep-rooted discrimination impacts health of LGBTQ community Read More »
Jaime Weisberg is the senior campaign analyst at the Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development (ANHD), a member organization of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC).
Member spotlight: Q&A with ANHD’s Jaime Weisberg Read More »
NCRC will host a live webinar on September 5 about the role of health anchors and collaborative initiatives between hospital systems and community stakeholders.
Wealth equity includes health equity Read More »
From autobiographies on inspirational women to fictional novels set in African tribal nations, reading these books will provide you with a variety of diverse perspectives.
Reading list: Voices to broaden our horizons Read More »
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) just released an updated advisory calling on financial institutions to better report suspected elder financial exploitation, which is extremely underreported.
CFPB calls for better reporting on elder financial abuse Read More »
Fair housing laws protect minorities from discrimination, but they haven’t eliminated bad behavior in the lending and housing industries.
Advocacy still necessary to ensure fair housing for all Read More »
Storms hit our member communities ever year. Other members will be available to offer assistance to those hit hardest. Here are some disaster preparedness and recovery suggestions.
What to do when a storm hits your community Read More »
A movie about friendship, love of a city and gentrification (with other struggles peppered in) combines for a beautiful, yet powerful, message of what many people of color are experiencing in America’s largest cities.
Review: The Last Black Man in San Francisco Read More »
On the eve of Washington, D.C., and the National Capital Region’s 2019 Pride festivities, 1,000 self-described dykes took to the streets on June 7 to protest displacement in the city, bringing the Dyke March back to D.C. for the first time in 12 years.
1,000 dykes march against displacement in D.C. during Pride month Read More »
