Destruction Of Abortion Rights Is An Attack On Lower-Income People
The Supreme Court’s decision to strip away the constitutional right to an abor
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Overturning Roe and the increased economic hardship to come
Supreme Court Justice Samual Alito’s leaked opinion indicated that Roe v. Wade is about to be overturned, and with it the broader progress America has made on women’s health and wealth.
NCRC, Columbia Bank and Umpqua Bank Complete $8.1 Billion Community Benefits Plan to Advance Economic Opportunity for Underserved Communities
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC), Columbia Bank (Columbia) and Umpqua Bank (Umpqua) announced an $8.1 billion Community Benefits Plan (Plan) that builds on both bank’s commitment to advance economic opportunity for individuals and support small business formation in historically underserved communities throughout its footprint.
New FedNow Rules Lack Fraud Protection
The final FedNow rules announced today by the Federal Reserve Board lack protection against scams and fraud, which, if unaddressed, could leave consumers exposed when the payment service launches next year, warns advocates at the National Consumer Law Center, National Consumers League, and National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC).
NCRC Congratulates Jerome Powell for Second Term as Federal Reserve Board Chair
We look forward to continuing to work with Jerome to finalize new CRA rules that will increase lending, investments and services to low- and moderate-income communities and communities of color.
U.S. Bancorp, NCRC, CRC Announce $100 Billion Community Benefits Plan
U.S. Bancorp today announced a more than $100 billion, five-year community benefits plan, developed in partnership with the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) and the California Reinvestment Coalition (CRC), as part of the planned acquisition of MUFG Union Bank.
NCRC, Partner Groups Urge Federal Reserve To Require Deposit Insurance and Supervision For All Financial Institutions That Receive Master Accounts
The Federal Reserve should require all financial institutions seeking direct access to the Fed’s central bank payment systems to obtain deposit insurance and to be subject to consolidated supervision.
2022 Just Economy Conference Featured Speaker: Anand Giridharadas
We’re thrilled to announce Anand Giridharadas will be a keynote speaker for the 2022 Just Economy Conference! Giridharadas is the author of the international bestseller Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World, The True American: Murder and Mercy in Texas, and India Calling: An Intimate Portrait of a Nation’s Remaking. A former …
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DCWBC ShopHer Profile: Yul D’Uz
This week we talk to Yulia Semchenko, owner of Yul D’Uz. Yulia designs women’s outerwear and accessories using a traditional, handmade material from Central Asia called ikat.
NCRC, Morgan Stanley Announce New Equitable Development Fellowship Program
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) and Morgan Stanley partnered to create a community development fellowship that matches top-level master’s degree students with premiere community development organizations. Both hosts and fellows must apply for this opportunity. Applications will be accepted until May 6, 2022.
Zest AI Joins NCRC’s Innovation Council for Financial Inclusion
Zest AI is the eighth company to join the Council since its inception in 2019.
The CFPB’s Announcement That Discrimination is Unfair: Both Groundbreaking and A Statement of What We All Know To Be True
he CFPB’s announcement is a good step in rooting out discriminatory practices that have evaded exposure either through good compliance practices or enforcement because they were adjacent to the credit or housing markets. Not any more.
To Achieve a Truly Just Economy, We Need to Prioritize the Needs of Working Mothers
Though remote work productivity skyrocketed in many ways during the pandemic, there is a trend to return to the old normal. The needs of working mothers are still not top of mind for many companies. The difference now is that women are not eager to return to antiquated workplaces that don’t work for them.
DCWBC ShopHer profile: T&U Cashmere
Hello! This is the first in a series of profiles showcasing the talented entrepreneurs of ShopHER, a pop-up incubator for women-owned small businesses in the DC Metro Region. Our first interview is with Tosca Metz, owner of T&U Cashmere.
NCRC Applauds Stronger Anti-Discrimination Enforcement Plans From CFPB
Tighter Scrutiny of Discriminatory Financial Practices Will Better Everyone’s Lives
