The subprime lending crisis is having a particularly devastating effect on low-income Americans, especially the Black and Latino communities. Is your home--or your credit--at risk? Who is helping end this downward spiral?
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Small business is the "engine of the economy," and with 2.5 million Latino-owned small businesses in the United States, the contributions of these entrepreneurs cannot be underestimated. Looking to connect with Latino suppliers? Read this.
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The American Family Association is ending its two-year "boycott" of Ford Motor Co. for the auto company's support of LGBT people. The effort to get Ford to back down from its LGBT support failed. And Ford maintains its 100 percent rating from the Human Rights Campaign.
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Who financed the subprime boom in Cleveland and across the country? Wall Street, according to a lawsuit filed against 21 big banks by the city of Cleveland in Ohio state court last week. How much did these firms cost the city? You'll be shocked to find out. If Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson has anything to do with it, Wall Street will pay.
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A new bill that could stem the tide of subprime loans directed toward black and Latino homeowners is getting applause as foreclosures among subprime borrowers continue to rise.
Latino voters being disenfranchised isn't important because they die early, says the head of voting rights for the Bush administration. Is he serious? You bet.
Remember when Oprah Winfrey was kicked out of the Hermes store? No matter how much money and power you have, black women are still racially profiled in expensive stores. In the last of a two-part audio and print interview series with DiversityInc, media executive and "serious shopper" Jennifer Randolph talks about why companies must be mindful of the subtle messages they relay to consumers in their store and in advertising. You'd better believe it—simply put, word gets around.
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Learn how diversity leaders in the telecommunications, hospitality and health-insurance industries have turned respectful customer service into revenue. Read this article from the October 2007 issue of DiversityInc magazine.
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Your company's relationship with the public depends on your customer-service representatives, the frontline dealing with people's concerns. What's the key to creating and sustaining customer-service departments that relate to traditionally underrepresented groups? Strong, measurable diversity training. Read this article from the October 2007 issue of DiversityInc magazine.
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Black and Latino homeowners remained the primary targets for subprime lenders in 2006, while home buying among Latinos dipped precipitously, according to a new report. Forecasters warn more foreclosures are on the horizon if the bad lending continues to go unchecked.
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The extraordinary growth of multicultural markets has everyone rushing to reach these customers. Learn winning strategies with proven ROI. Read this story from the July/Aug. 2007 issue of DiversityInc magazine.
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Corporate America is at the forefront of the fight for gay equality, led by the Top 50 Companies for Diversity. Read this story from the June 2006 issue of DiversityInc magazine.
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