Greenlining Institute Opposes Joseph Otting for Comptroller of the Currency

June 8, 2017

“We Have Grave Reservations and Strongly Urge the Senate to Reject Mr. Otting’s Nomination” Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 415-846-7758 (cell) OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – The Greenlining Institute today announced its strong opposition to the nomination of former…
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New Report: Top CA Banks Do Little Contracting with Firms Owned by Minorities, Women

November 28, 2016

New Report: Top CA Banks Do Little Contracting with Firms Owned by Minorities, Women Banks Lag Far Behind Utilities in Diverse Contracting Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 415-846-7758 (cell) Danielle Beavers, Greenlining Institute Diversity and Inclusion Director, 609-703-0064(cell)…
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Federal Bank Regulators Lack Diversity in Top Management, Report Finds

July 6, 2016

Federal Bank Regulators Lack Diversity in Top Management, Report Finds Some Agencies Lack Systems to Measure Progress on Diversity Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 510-926-4022; 415-846-7758 (cell) BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA – Despite a congressional mandate to pay more attention…
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New Video, Updated Mapping Tool Show Impact of California’s Climate Investments

March 1, 2016

A Place to Call Home reveals climate program’s benefits WEST SACRAMENTO — Billions of dollars of climate investments are flowing to California’s communities, but what does that really look like? A new video and updated mapping tool help show us.…
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New Report on Home Mortgages: Are Black & Latino Californians Locked Out of the Market?

February 25, 2016

Study Highlights Fresno, Long Beach, Oakland Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 510-926-4022; 415-846-7758 (cell) BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA – A new analysis of federal home mortgage data finds a shockingly low level of lending to African American and Hispanic/Latino borrowers,…
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New Report: Federal Banking Agencies Must Do More on Diversity

November 5, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 2015 New Report: Federal Banking Agencies Must Do More on Diversity People of Color, Women “Woefully Absent” from Senior Management; Greenlining Institute Urges Action Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 510-926-4022; 415-846-7758 (cell) WASHINGTON…
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Advocates, Officials Blast Bank Regulators’ Proposed Diversity Standards

June 9, 2015

Sen. Bob Menendez, SEC Commissioner Luis Aguilar Join Greenlining Institute in Criticism Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 510-926-4022; 415-846-7758 (cell) WASHINGTON – Final joint standards just released by six federal agencies for assessing the diversity practices of the…
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The Courts, Civil Rights, and What Shouldn’t Be Left to Voters

May 31, 2015

Summit 2015 Continued to Make #DiversityTrending! Earlier this month, we held our 22nd Annual Economic Summit in Los Angeles — and it was a success thanks to our many sponsors, supporters, and attendees (nearly 1,000!). For those of you who…
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Greenlining is 22! Here are 22 reasons to celebrate.

March 19, 2015

Hello Friends, Earlier this month, Greenlining celebrated its 22nd Birthday! Thank you for being part of the Greenlining community, and a friend and ally along the way. In honor of our 22nd year, here are 22 reasons we think Greenlining’s work…
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Winning in February: Net Neutrality, 2015 Summit & More!

February 27, 2015

Early Registration for our 2015 Economic Summit ends March 13th! Early registration for our 22nd Annual Economic Summit on May 8, 2015 is open! The special price of $25 will increase to $40 after March 13th! This year’s Summit, titled,”#DiversityTrending: Building an Inclusive Economy,”…
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