National Council of La Raza

America’s Economy Must Better Serve Black and Latino Consumers

Charlene CrowellJune 14, 2019

Anyone who works for a living knows that their money goes a lot quicker than the time it takes to earn it. And for low-to-moderate income workers, the costs of everyday living creep higher and quicker than pay raises or cost-of-living adjustments.

Charlene Crowell Opinion

Civil Rights Groups Ask for Broad Access to Affordable Lending

Charlene Crowell NNPA Newswire ColumnistJune 15, 2017

As the Senate Banking Committee turns its attention to reform the nation’s secondary mortgage market, civil rights leaders recently spoke in a strong and united voice. For these national organizations, the housing finance system must embrace—not abandon—its obligation to provide broad access and affordability in mortgage lending.