I would like to congratulate Deputy Secretary Graves on his confirmation to this critical post. We need a leader like him to work with Secretary Raimondo on key economic development issues critical to an equitable recovery. I would also like to thank the coalition of community and economic development organizations that supported his nomination.
How is your stress level? Are you feeling anxious? If you answered pretty high or yes, you are not alone. The pandemic’s impact on mental health is significant and well-documented.
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The pandemic has highlighted how interconnected the world is. As my own family’s tragedies have made all too clear, viruses know no borders — and neither do death, grief and mourning. Life-saving vaccines shouldn’t either.
Viruses Know No Borders. Vaccines Shouldn’t Either. Read More »
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) applauds the outcome of today’s bi-partisan 52-47 Senate vote on S.J. Res. 15, a resolution to reverse the Trump-era True Lender Rule. The rule, finalized in October 2020 by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), allows national banks to use their charters to help predatory lenders get around state laws that protect borrowers from exorbitant interest rates.
NCRC applauds Senate vote to overturn OCC’s True Lender Rule Read More »
As the United States builds back from COVID-19, policymakers must invest in policies the country’s workers needed long ago to help support parents, family caregivers and all working people – especially women, women of color, and people who work in lower-wage jobs that do not offer benefits.
(Download) The Honorable Maxine Waters Chairwoman Committee on Financial Services United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Patrick McHenry Ranking Member Committee on Financial Services United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Chairwoman Waters, Ranking Member McHenry and Members of the Committee: We are writing to urge your support for H.R. 166,
Support the Fair Lending for All Act (H.R. 166) Read More »
We look forward to working with new Acting Comptroller Hsu. The OCC has a great deal of work ahead. It has taken a number of missteps in the past few years that should be reversed, and that work must get underway as soon as possible.
Treasury announces Michael J. Hsu as new Acting Comptroller of the OCC Read More »
If you are shopping for the different women in your life this Mother’s Day, consider buying gifts from the businesses in the DC Women’s Business Center Mother’s Day Gift Guide.
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Taylor will discuss his plans in a speech at the Just Economy conference today at 3 pm ET.
NCRC Founder John Taylor To Retire August 1 Read More »
National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) members today elected new members to the organization’s board of directors, and the board has elected new officers.
NCRC elects new board members and officers, welcomes Catherine Crosby as new board chair Read More »
Recent evidence suggests that the syndemic of COVID-19 and systemic racism has exacerbated racial maternal health disparities and has specifically worsened Black maternal health.
COVID-19 Deepens Maternal Health Disparities Among Women of Color Read More »
All across the nation, many communities are struggling with issues such as poverty, homelessness, and hunger. Fortunately, there are numerous groups working to support the people living in and around their region. In no particular order, here are some organizations dedicated to empowering and providing relief for those in need.
Wiki.Ezivid.com: 6 Organizations Supporting Communities Across The US Read More »
Fair-housing laws have done little to address the Black homeownership gap, which is over 30%.
Learn to budget for a home and repairs so you have some money left over
With over half of American adults now at least partially vaccinated, many of us are beginning to imagine a future beyond the pandemic. But for the many small businesses that didn’t survive, there’s no “after.”
Counter Punch: Rebuilding Black-Owned Businesses After COVID-19 Read More »
