The Next 50 Years of the Community Reinvestment Act

Join us for a summit to celebrate the 1977 Community Reinvestment Act in advance of its 50th anniversary.

The Community Reinvestment Act became law in 1977; as the CRA approaches its 50th birthday, its future is more uncertain than ever. This foundational law for community development and holding the financial system accountable was only possible through a groundswell of support from grassroots organizers. What do the next 50 years of the CRA look like?

Speakers on the conference-style panels will include those who were active in the movement that created the CRA, former regulators responsible for implementing the CRA, leading advocacy organizations today, and bank executives who have been subject to the CRA.

Panelists include:

• Mike Hsu, former Comptroller of the Currency
• Beryl Satter, Author of Family Properties: Race, Real Estate, and the Exploitation of Black Urban America
• Bob Kuttner, Founder of The American Prospect
• Rufus Williams, Host of WVON's The Morning Show with Rufus Williams

More speakers and panelists TBA.

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We have discounted tickets available for nonprofit staff members, community organizers, and community members with lived experience. Please contact jdoyle@woodstockinst.org for more information.