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Analysis of Topline Figures in the March BLS Report In February, the economy added 151,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1%. Although the topline figures are relatively solid, especially considering the current tumultuous political climate, the report does contain some concerning red flags. The government sector only added 11,000 jobs, while the […]
The unincorporated community of Isla Vista, California, is home to just 15,500 people, but its population density rivals that of Los Angeles. This small strip of coast boasts uninterrupted views of the Pacific — and some of the highest housing prices in the nation. While the main University of California-Santa Barbara (UCSB) campus is to
In 1926, historian and author Dr. Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) established Negro History Week to celebrate the achievements of Black Americans and to foster a sense of collective memory for a people facing constant dehumanization. The ASALH has chosen the theme of “African
President Trump ordered a funding freeze on numerous federal programs that provided financial assistance for “foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, DEI, woke gender ideology and the Green New Deal”, according to a memo released by the Office of Management and Budget. The order immediately impacted several nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations that receive federal funding to carry
Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze Devastated Nonprofits. Was It Legal? Read More »
Recent economic data paint a strong picture, but the impact of mass federal worker layoffs and other Trump administration actions has yet to arrive.
Crucial government data is under threat across almost every field. Help us preserve those public records.
How NCRC Is Fighting To Preserve Government Data – And How You Can Help Read More »
Small business loans are hard to come by for Black-owned businesses — in part because of predatory lending. Here’s what we’re doing about it.
Predatory Lending Is Hurting Small Businesses. Here’s How You Can Fight Back. Read More »
The January jobs report showed mixed prospects despite strong holiday spending.
An alleged price-fixing scheme in the rental housing market is putting RealPage in the spotlight — and offering an opportunity to use algorithms for good.
How Algorithms and Monopolies Hurt Tenants – and How Tech Can Help Read More »
The grant from Santander will allow NCRC CDF to expand support for small business owners.
NCRC Community Development Fund Receives $300,000 Grant from Santander Bank Read More »
The US economy is delicately poised as the year winds down.
Equitable development plays a key role in addressing the root causes of civil unrest.
Equitable Development and Community Benefit Agreements Combat Displacement and Unrest Read More »
Several tax policies that are crucial for progress on economic justice are under threat in the new Congress.
The next Trump presidency is likely to bring major upheaval to the economy. Here’s how it’s faring as the sun sets on the Biden economy.
Mental health outcomes are better in neighborhoods with higher volumes of mortgage lending, a research insight that was not possible prior to recent NIH-funded data tools.
