NCRC last week announced Just Economy Conversations, a series of online discussions addressing America’s racial and socio-economic divides. Experts from NCRC and our network will share ideas and strategies to make a Just Economy a national priority and a local reality.
The first in the series, “Winning Strategies for CDFIs in Special Purpose Credit Programs,” will take place tomorrow, August 15 at 2 pm ET. It will explore how SPCPs effectively address lending disparities.
Over the past several years, SPCPs have emerged as a powerful tool for addressing persistent lending disparities. At the encouragement of regulators, advocates and others, many institutions have launched SPCPs specifically designed to close lending gaps in communities of color, with very promising results.
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are in a unique position to reach these populations, but there has been growing concerns about the continued viability of these programs considering recent legal challenges to race-conscious programs in other areas. The panel discussion will end with a Q&A from the audience.
Panelists
Imani Cherry, Attorney with Relman Colfax
Dafina Williams, EVP Chief Public Policy Officer & Head of Government Affairs for Opportunity Finance Network
Moderator:
Jacelyn Matthews, Director of National Training Academy
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