In honor of Black History Month, we asked CRC Staff to share recommendations for books written by Black authors that have inspired, motivated and moved them to become better allies and advocates for equity. Whether it’s a children’s book, a novel or a memoir, each of these books is…
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It was another busy year for CRC. In 2022, CRC and its allies negotiated more than $80 billion in Community Benefits Agreements (CBA) for California, passed AB 1837, the Homes in Community Hands Act, equipped dozens of mid- and senior-level employees with racial and economic justice advocacy skills, and…
Continue Reading →CRC has a brief conversation with Monica Joe, a member of CRC’s second Racial and Economic Justice Cohort. The cohort creates a space for relationship building, personal development, and organizational development through a racial justice lens for CRC members. Name and organization: Monica Joe, Senior Racial Equity & Inclusion…
Continue Reading →A new, first-of-its-kind report from the Committee for Better Banks (CBB), in partnership with the California Reinvestment Coalition (CRC), “Mapping the Banking Divide: How Branch Openings Close Financial Opportunities,” details how racial bias continues to run deep at America’s largest banks as new branches overwhelmingly open in majority white,…
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The California Reinvestment Coalition, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and representatives from state agencies, community groups, US Bank and Citizen’s Business Bank held a virtual forum Tuesday to discuss the realities rural…
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For just the second time ever on Monday, this country will celebrate Juneteenth as a national holiday. On this day, we recognize the strength and resilience of Black communities and acknowledge the continued struggle for liberation. Juneteenth is now a federal holiday, but it has been celebrated among Black…
Continue Reading →SB 1176 establishes a requirement that would enable the DFPI to evaluate the mortgage lending of financial institutions, creating greater equity in the financial industry. California Reinvestment Coalition Executive Director Paulina Gonzalez-Brito testified before the California Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee on Wednesday in support of SB 1176,…
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Now a year old, CRC’s Economic Equity Promotora Program sets its sights on improving access to the banking system for marginalized communities For some Californians living in rural, low income or communities of color, just the act of opening a bank account might seem like a task fraught…
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CRC has a brief conversation with Marisabel Torres, a member of our recently launched Racial and Economic Justice Cohort. The cohort creates a space for relationship building, personal development, and organizational development through a racial justice lens for CRC members. Name and organization: Marisabel Torres, Director of California Policy,…
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CRC has a brief conversation with Shashi Hanuman, a member of our recently launched Racial and Economic Justice Cohort. The cohort creates a space for relationship building, personal development, and organizational development through a racial justice lens for CRC members. Name and organization: Shashi Hanuman, Directing Attorney, Community Development…
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The Bank Rundown: November 2023
Rise Economy Announces Additional $6.5B Commitment…
Rise Economy Recognizes Star Advocates, Community …
Photos: 2023 Southern California Equitable Futures…
Rise Economy Applauds CFPB’s $25.9M Fine on Citiba…
Rise Economy Responds to Bank Regulators’ Final CR…
What’s So Special About Special Purpose Credit Pro…
The Bank Rundown: October 2023
Celebrating 46 Years of the Community Reinvestment…
Significant Moments from 37 Years of Rise Economy
