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Call For 2027 Just Economy Conference Session Ideas
By NCRC
We’re inviting you to pitch your session ideas. Tell us what you want to talk about and who you want to include in the discussion. [Read more ([link removed] ) ]
NCRC Warns Fintech Executive Order Dresses Up Deregulation As Innovation
By NCRC
“Access to the banking system should not be a race to the bottom. Companies that rely on the public infrastructure should be required to serve communities fairly, disclose where their money goes and meet real community reinvestment obligations," said NCRC President and CEO Jesse Van Tol. [Read more ([link removed] ) ]
Research
Black Men Face A Worsening Jobs Market: May 2026 Race, Jobs And Economy Update
By Joseph Dean
Despite the positives in the April jobs report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, closer scrutiny of the data reveals ongoing weaknesses in the labor market. An examination of the employment situation facing Black men helps elucidate these negative trends, including their falling labor force participation rates, sluggish job growth and rising long-term unemployment. [Read more ([link removed] ) ]
Views
Building Belonging Through Housing: Beyond Shelter’s Affordable Communities Create Dignity And Security In North Dakota
By Robert Davis
Living in apartments and motels never felt like home to Glenn Myrold. That was until he moved into the Crossroads Apartments, a 55+ senior living community in Fargo, North Dakota developed by the nonprofit Beyond Shelter, Inc. Myrold never has to pay more than 30% of his income on rent at the 81-unit community. More importantly, he has rekindled his love of playing pool and no longer worries about moving again. [Read more ([link removed] ) ]
Mobility Monitor: Millions Lost Food Assistance As Cost Of Living Climbs, Increasing Risks To Consumers
By Simon Wang
Over the past year, the social safety net has changed drastically. Changes led by the White House and passed by Congress stripped away critical support people rely on, all in order to pay for massive tax cuts for the wealthy. Simultaneously, the broader economic picture is only getting worse for most Americans. Each year, more and more people find themselves brushing up against financial precarity at the very same time as federal regulators roll back consumer and worker protections at a historic scale. [Read more ([link removed] ) ]
Events
Opportunity Zones 2.0: From Policy To Community Impact
June 16, 2 - 3:30pm ET
This webinar explores the evolving Opportunity Zone landscape and what it means for housing, economic development, and community investment practitioners. Participants will gain a practical understanding of Opportunity Zones 2.0, emerging policy changes, workforce housing strategies, and how to build strong project pipelines that align private capital with community priorities. [Register here ([link removed] ) ]
Becoming A HECM Certified Housing Counselor
June 22 - 24, 9 - 4 pm ET
Join us for a comprehensive, three-day Home Equity Conversion Mortgage counseling training designed to prepare you to earn your HECM Counseling Certification. This course deepens your understanding of HECM and builds the skills needed to conduct effective, compliant counseling sessions. [Register here ([link removed] ) ]
State Of Small Business Symposium
June 24 - 25, 8 - 5 pm ET
Join us for an important conversation that will uplift data, allow participants to share experiences, and highlight opportunities to support the small business sector. Leave with fresh strategies, deeper insights, and new connections that will strengthen your work. [Register here ([link removed] ) ]
In The News
How Ownership Helped Black-Owned U Street Businesses Survive Gentrification
By Victoria Mejicanos, AFRO News
Washington, D.C., once dubbed “Chocolate City” for its majority Black population in 1957, has now become one of the most gentrified cities in recent years, according to the National Community Reinvestment Coalition. Today, about 43 percent of the city’s population identifies as Black, which has reshaped historically Black neighborhoods like the U Street corridor. [Read more ([link removed] ) ]
ICBA Asks OCC To Rescind Coinbase’s Conditional Charter Approval
By Jason Mikula, Fintech Business Weekly
The ICBA and the Bank Policy Institute, which represents the country’s largest banks, have filed comment letters opposing many of the national trust bank charter applications filed by crypto- and stablecoin-related firms. The National Community Reinvestment Coalition and Fair Finance Watch, both of which are consumer advocacy groups, also weighed in on a number of the national trust bank applications. [Read more ([link removed] ) ]
Resources
Work And Meet At The Just Economy Club
It's a DC hub for nonprofits and the social sector, around the corner from the White House. Move your team into a private office or host your meetings and events. [Read more ([link removed] ) ]
Learning & Training Hub
Register for NCRC's catalog of professional development courses. [Learn ([link removed] ) more ([link removed] ) ]
Research And Reports
We have an extensive library of research and reports that dates back many years! [View all ([link removed] ) ]
Fair Lending Tool
Use our interactive tool to produce a report on mortgages, small business lending and bank branch networks for any city, county or metro area in the nation. [Access the tool here ([link removed] ) ]
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