Racial Justice

Systemic racism in housing, credit, employment, and other markets has long prevented consumers of color from accessing economic and wealth-building opportunities. These policies and practices lead to higher rates of poverty, lack of housing, a persistent wealth gap, community disinvestment, and other economic consequences. NCLC works to eradicate discriminatory policies and practices that have prevented consumers of color from accessing the same economic benefits as other Americans.

No Rolling Back the Clock: Roadmap for an Equitable Economic Recovery in 2023

March 15, 2023

Steps the Federal Government Can Take in 2023 to Advance Racial Equity and Strengthen Consumer Protections Emerging from the pandemic families of color are trying to regain their financial footing amid rising inflation and increasing costs for housing and other necessities. Families face new challenges as government programs and supports end and resources are curtailed.…

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Credit Discrimination

An in-depth examination of federal and state discrimination laws that have a powerful application in maximizing claims in consumer cases, including the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), Fair Housing Act, several Civil Rights Acts, state discrimination statutes, and more.

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