Understanding The Dire Economic And Health Inequities Facing Transgender Americans
In recognition of Pride Month this June, this piece details the special threats to health equity that haunt the transgender community.
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Don’t Fear The Data: Why The Lawsuit To Repeal Section 1071 Is Wrong
A new Section 1071 lawsuit from banking industry leaders seeks to block small business lending data collection — but its arguments are false and misleading.
Continued Wage Growth, But A Possible Warning Sign From Black Workers: Race, Jobs & The Economy Update – May 2023
The Black unemployment rate is sometimes seen as a “canary in the coal mine” for the broader economy. When it begins to rise, it may signal a looming downturn.
Connecticut Baby Bonds: The Beginning of Bridging the Racial Wealth Divide?
The $3,000 initial Connecticut Baby Bonds investments are projected to grow to anywhere from $10,000 to $24,000 in value by the time low-income children cash them out in adulthood.
Backgrounder: Here Are The Social Programs At Risk In The Debt Ceiling Negotiations
House Republicans have lured President Biden into negotiating over the debt ceiling. Here are the devastating spending cuts they want in exchange for not destroying the economy.
Snapshot: Unemployment And Wage Trends For Black, Latino And White Workers In 2022
The gaps between Black and White unemployment and labor force participation rates are near historic lows.
BOOK REVIEW: Robert Kuttner’s ‘Going Big’ Is A Playbook For Public Investments, Robust Regulations, And Community Empowerment
When a key crafter of the Community Reinvestment Act speaks, it behooves us all to listen.
2022 HMDA Data: Unraveling The Impact Of Rising Interest Rates On Homebuyers And Lenders In 2022
Home lending to non-wealthy borrowers plummeted, while those who missed out on pandemic-era refinancing scrambled to find other ways to capitalize their homes.
Partnering For Health Equity At The 2023 Just Economy Conference
How can community development organizations collaborate with health care providers to promote equity?
KeyBank CRA Exam Is An Opportunity To Remind The Industry: Redlining And Broken Promises Are Not “Outstanding”
Community groups are asking Community Reinvestment Act regulators to accurately assess KeyBank’s poor performance and broken promises.
Money Talks: How Financial Literacy Education Can Transform The Lives Of Second-Generation Immigrants
States are working to enhance financial literacy education in schools — But will the specific needs of immigrant families be served?
ROUNDUP: Highlights From The 2023 Just Economy Conference
Speakers like Marcia Fudge, Rohit Chopra and many more addressed a wide range of topics from environmental racism to the ongoing banking crisis.
CFPB Puts Lenders & FinTechs On Notice: Their Models Must Search For Less Discriminatory Alternatives Or Face Fair Lending Non-Compliance Risk
“I worry that firms may sometimes shortchange this key component of testing,” the CFPB’s Patrice Ficklin said at the Just Economy Conference.
NCRC Selected To Manage $175 Million Boost For Illinois Small Businesses Impacted By COVID
NCRC will administer Illinois’ new Back to Business grant program for restaurant, hospitality and creative arts businesses around the state.
The Simplest Lessons From SVB: Weakened Rules, Too Much Risk
How To Protect Depositors from Bank Failures? Prevent Banks from Taking Big Risks While it would be appealing to have a clear, singular villain to blame, it took many actors and decisions to set up the conditions that led to three bank failures in the last few weeks. Banks, regulators, depositors and politicians all played a role. …
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