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PNC is bringing a mobile bank branch to Houston's Avenue Center in the Near Northside neighborhood later this month. The 30-foot long branch on wheels will offer most of the features and services of a traditional brick-and-mortar branch, as well as educational seminars on homebuying, money management, and other topics. It officially opens March 31.… Continue reading PNC to Bring Mobile Branch Bank to Houston’s Avenue Center
According to a recent report on housing by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), the gap between Black and white homeownership is widening. However, NAREB’s 2022 State of Housing in Black America (SHIBA) Report offers solutions, including one being enacted by a collaboration between the National Urban League (NUL) and Wells Fargo. Click… Continue reading National Urban League, Wells Fargo Confront Black Housing Challenges With ‘Home Appraisal Initiative’
Leaders from the Greater Houston Coalition for Justice said at a Thursday press conference that they are filing a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency over their decision to seize control of the Houston Independent School District.
HOUSTON – The Greater Houston Coalition Justice announced Thursday the filing of a lawsuit for discrimination against the Texas Education Agency on behalf of the Houston Independent School District following the agency’s decision to take over the school district, according to a news release. The organization said the third-party complaint includes the State of Texas, Gov. Greg… Continue reading Greater Houston Coalition Justice files lawsuit on behalf of Houston ISD against TEA for ‘discrimination’
Two Texas banks are accused of taking advantage of low-income customers after they charged clients $330 million in overdraft and other fees in 2022. First National Bank Texas, headquartered in Killeen, reported $128 million in service charges and fees during 2022, including $91 million in overdraft fees. Woodforest National Bank, based in The Woodlands, said… Continue reading Small Banks, ‘Giant’ Fees: These Two Texas Banks Lead the Nation in Collecting Overdrafts
The National Urban League Conference, held in Houston for the first time in 24 years, will explore challenges of systemic racism, discrimination and barriers of the current social and economic landscape. VIEW ARTICLE
HOUSTON (February 14, 2023) – The 2023 National Urban League Conference, returning to Houston after 24 years, will attract thousands of the nation’s most forward-thinking community and business leaders for four days of world-class speakers, informative workshops, dynamic entertainment, and networking events.