Making Money Work for All of Us
Economic Equity works to overcome the lingering effects of redlining, help communities of color build wealth, and ensure that our financial system works for all.
I used to be a reporter and I miss it sometimes – not the long hours and low pay, but the digging underneath the surface and ferreting out facts that some would prefer the public not to know. I was…
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The Greenlining Institute’s name started out as a response to redlining, but like all things, our work has evolved. Moving beyond just bringing resources into underserved communities, we now think of greenlining neighborhoods as an equitable way of conceiving community… Continue reading 
In May, I wrote about our major legislative priorities for 2019 and how we focused on making equity real in our communities. October 13 was officially the last day of the legislative session, so today I’m writing to provide an… Continue reading Continue reading 
Executive Summary The Greenlining Institute regularly examines corporate executive board diversity.1 Our 2019 study zeroes in on the gender and racial makeup of bank executive boards, and occurs just as federal policymakers push for diversity in banking and financial inclusion,… Continue reading 
A loophole in California Financing Law lets predatory lenders charge virtually any interest rate for loans over $2,500, which is disproportionately harming the financial stability of low-income families of color. Assembly Bill 539, The Fair Access to Credit Act would… Continue reading 
The California Legislature is well into its 2019 session, considering hundreds of bills as well as the state budget. In my first post as Interim President, I’d like to update you on how we’re making equity real in the legislature.… Continue reading Continue reading 
As nearly every Californian knows, we are in the midst of a dire housing crisis. Thanks to years of steady population growth and low rates of housing construction, the supply of housing is nowhere near enough to keep up with… Continue reading Continue reading 
