Hi William, During the pandemic, relief efforts led to historically low interest rates. NCRC just published a new report on mortgage lending data from 2020, and who reaped the benefits of historically low rates.  Join us on Wednesday, January 26 at 1 pm ET to hear from the authors of the report, and dig into where mortgage capital flowed as the pandemic was ravaging the economy. Register now Plus see how new HMDA (Home Mortgage Disclosure Act) data from the CFPB will allow us to look at home mortgage lending in new ways moving forward. Speakers include: Jamie Buell, Racial Economic Equity Coordinator, NCRC Joshua Devine, Director of Racial Economic Equity, NCRC Jason Richardson, Director of Research and Evaluation, NCRC Register now to make sure you don’t miss this important discussion.  Team NCRC

Latest: Press release: NCRC Welcomes OCC Final Rule to Rescind its Disastrous 2020 CRA Rule

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Economic Justice: Interreligious Reflections on Fairness and Dignity

A 4-Week Online Course

Thursdays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24

7:00–9:00 PM via Zoom

Register to receive a Zoom link: REGISTER NOW.

When is a society economically just? Can our religious texts and traditions still offer wisdom and insights for grappling with economic justice today? Can interreligious learning inspire us to improve the economic environment in our communities and bring greater opportunity and dignity for all? This course will draw upon Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions to explore how discrepancies in wealth and status affect our religious communities and impact broader society.

About the Instructors:

Heather Miller Rubens, Ph.D., ICJS’ Executive Director and Roman Catholic Scholar, focuses her research on the theoretical, theological, ethical, and political implications of affirming religious diversity and building an interreligious society. 

Benjamin Sax, Ph.D., the ICJS’ Jewish Scholar, is an experienced professor, university administrator, scholar, award-winning teacher, public speaker, and practitioner and facilitator of interreligious dialogue. 

Zeyneb Sayilgan, Ph.D. is the Muslim Scholar at ICJS, where her research centers around Islamic theology and spirituality, Christian-Muslim relations, and the intersection of religion and migration. 

Matthew Taylor, Ph.D. is the ICJS Protestant Scholar, specializing in Muslim-Christian dialogue, Christian theology and interreligious engagement, religious politics in the U.S., and American Islam. 

Course Schedule

Feb 3: Introduction & Catholic Reflections (Heather Miller Rubens):

            Face-to-Face or Shoulder-to-Shoulder Dialogue?

            Dorothy Day & The Deserving/Undeserving Poor

Feb 10: Muslim Reflections on Economic Justice (Zeyneb Sayilgan).

Feb 17: Jewish Reflections on Economic Justice (Ben Sax).

Feb 24: Christian Reflections on Economic Justice (Matt Taylor).

Institute for Islamic, Christian and Jewish Studies

956 Dulaney Valley Road   I   Baltimore, MD 21204   I   410.494.7161   I   info@icjs.org   I   icjs.org

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Source: ICJS, January 21, 2022

Sparrows Point: An American Steel Story

Baltimore's Civil Rights  History

Sparrows Point: an American Steel Story is a six-part series produced by Aaron Henkin in partnership with WYPR. The podcast is the newest part of the BMI’s Bethlehem Steel Legacy Project, a multi-year community engagement and preservation initiative to document the 125-year history of the steelmaking giant made possible through the generous support of Tradepoint Atlantic.

The podcast is supported by Tradepoint Atlantic, Maryland Humanities, and the National Association of Women in Construction.

In 1887, it was an isolated stretch of marshland on the shore of the Chesapeake Bay. By 1958, it was the biggest steel mill in the world. In 2001, it went bankrupt. And by 2015, it was a pile of demolished rubble. Sparrows Point is a story of capitalism, labor unions, race, gender, civil rights, pride, and hubris. It’s the story of American steel.

Listen to episodes here

Trailer

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

Episode 4

Bonus Episode

Episode 5

Episode 6

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Source: Baltimore Museum of Industry, January 21, 2022.

 

Hi William, During the pandemic, relief efforts led to historically low interest rates. NCRC just published a new report on mortgage lending data from 2020, and who reaped the benefits of historically low rates.  Join us on Wednesday, January 26 at 1 pm ET to hear from the authors of the report, and dig into where mortgage capital flowed as the pandemic was ravaging the economy. Register now Plus see how new HMDA (Home Mortgage Disclosure Act) data from the CFPB will allow us to look at home mortgage lending in new ways moving forward. Speakers include: Jamie Buell, Racial Economic Equity Coordinator, NCRC Joshua Devine, Director of Racial Economic Equity, NCRC Jason Richardson, Director of Research and Evaluation, NCRC Register now to make sure you don’t miss this important discussion.  Team NCRC

Latest: Press release: NCRC Welcomes OCC Final Rule to Rescind its Disastrous 2020 CRA Rule

Did you know that Maryland expanded it's fair housing laws in 2020? Learn about the HOME Act, the new protected class it creates, and how to comply with the law in this FREE online training. This training is recommended for landlords, property managers, and real estate agents who work with rental properties. Learn about these laws and how to comply at one of three virtual Fair Housing Compliance trainings in the new year: 

January 11, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

January 12, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

January 13, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Once you register, you'll be able to attend live and have a chance to ask questions or watch the recording at a time convenient for you! 

The Fair Housing Action Center is a program of the Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition. 

If you are interested in this training for you or your team, please register for the date and time that works best for you. 

You can contact Robyn Dorsey at robyn@marylandconsumers.org with any questions or concerns.

Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition, Inc. 

2209 Maryland Avenue

Baltimore, Maryland 21218 

(410) 220-0494 | info@marylandconsumers.org 

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Source: MCRC email, January 10, 2022.