Equitable Development
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With a foundation of housing expertise, Bonnie Blankenship builds impactful relationships across Ohio and Kentucky
Get to know Bonnie Blankenship and her work as a former regional outreach manager with the Cleveland Fed.
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Community Reinvestment Act modernization for economically vulnerable populations
Could CRA modernization drive more inclusive community development for individuals with disabilities, especially those at the intersection of race or ethnicity?
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Access to broadband is more than a rural-urban divide
The pandemic has underscored how many aspects of modern life rely on high-speed internet, and how stark the difference in broadband access is for some Americans, both in rural areas and big cities.
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How to get laptops to more people and communities
When Beth Drum heard that families in her area needed computers for remote work and school, she enlisted her employer’s help to get 400 refurbished laptops to their community. Here’s how she did it.
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Why is CRA reform necessary?
Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard shares her views on why it’s the right time to modernize the Community Reinvestment Act.
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The Federal Reserve’s proposal to modernize CRA, explained
In the 40+ years since the CRA was enacted in 1977, the way banking is conducted has changed. It’s just one reason the Fed is looking to update the regulation we use to evaluate banks under the law.
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What is the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)?
Congress enacted the Community Reinvestment Act in 1977, requiring banks to reinvest in the communities in which they operate. Here’s why the law was needed and why it’s still relevant today.
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[Watch] Exploring the Intersection of Health and Economic Equity
Differences in health outcomes exist across many factors, including economic status, education, race and ethnicity, and geography. This Connecting Communities webinar focuses on the impact of COVID-19, historical and structural barriers to health equity, the relationship between health and economic equity, and practices to encourage equitable health. Watch on demand.
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A children’s icon informs Vijay Palaparty’s sense of community
“Being neighbors means knowing you are valued, in whatever forms that takes,” says Vijay Palaparty. Get to know what inspires his communications work at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
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Through research, Bina Shrimali strives to understand and right factors that hold people back
Get to know Bina Shrimali and her approach to community development research at the San Francisco Fed.