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Banking Options
Sign up for CRCC’s Newsletter to find out about future webinars and programs on wealth building and financial empowerment. Black-owned Banks in Los Angeles One United One United offers checking and savings …
Finances for Seniors: Retirement, Estate Planning and Elder Fraud
Sign up for CRCC’s Newsletter to find out about future webinars and programs on wealth building and financial empowerment. USC Credit Union – Financial Education USC Credit Union provides information on retirement …
Ethnographic Journalism on Engaged Spirituality: Reflections and Lessons Learned
As part of the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture’s project on Engaged Spirituality, I have been able to work on four in-depth profiles of “spiritual exemplars,” people who work to …
ABC7: Najuma Smith-Pollard on Black History Month
CRCC’s Rev. Dr. Najuma Smith-Pollard was interviewed on ABC7 News about Black History Month. “It’s about having the mindset of we and us, not just me and myself alone,” Smith-Pollard said. “Black …
For Covering and Joy: A Prayer for Black History Month
Najuma Smith-Pollard helped University of Southern California kick off Black History Month with a prayer for the university-wide event, “Black Joy: Embracing Health and Vitality.” Watch the prayer or read the full …
Community Storytelling for Policy Change: 30th anniversary of LA Civil Unrest
In times of turmoil, storytelling can be a catalyst for policy change as well as a symbol for healing and resistance. As we recognize the 30th anniversary of the Los Angeles Uprising, …
Carmen Santiago Alonso: In Oaxaca, Indigenous Farmers Mourn Catholic Activist
This article was originally published by Religion News Service, with the support of CRCC’s global project on engaged spirituality. OAXACA, Mexico (RNS) — At Carmen Santiago Alonso’s funeral on Feb. 7, the …
Mônica Francisco: Two women of opposing faiths unite to protect sacred Candomblé space
This story was originally published by Christian Science Monitor, with the support of CRCC’s global project on engaged spirituality. Mônica Francisco and Mãe Seci Caxi do not see eye to eye about God. Ms. Francisco, …
Wealth-Building Resources for Faith Communities & Leaders
Sign up for CRCC’s Newsletter to find out about future webinars and programs on wealth building and financial empowerment. The Murray Center works with faith leaders and communities to bring them essential …
Wealth-Building Resources in Los Angeles
Sign up for CRCC’s Newsletter to find out about future webinars and programs on wealth building and financial empowerment. USC Credit Union – Financial Education USC Credit Union provides information on money …
Entrepreneurship: Resources for Small Business Development
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Investments: Saving for College, Retirement and More
Sign up for CRCC’s Newsletter to find out about future webinars and programs on wealth building and financial empowerment. Watch & Learn: Build Your Wealth: Common Sense Investment Strategies Webinar Presented by …
Homeownership & Rental Resources
Sign up for CRCC’s Newsletter to find out about future webinars and programs on wealth building and financial empowerment. Watch & Learn: Build Your Wealth: Real Estate and Home Ownership Webinar presented …
Budgeting & Personal Finance
Sign up for CRCC’s Newsletter to find out about future webinars and programs on wealth building and financial empowerment. Budget Templates A budget is a plan of action. The following tools allow …
Wealth-Building Resources
What are your life goals? We all have financial goals — you may want to save for education or retirement, get out of debt or buy a house. The USC Center for …
Tom Goldtooth: From Indian bar bouncer to humanitarian
This article was originally published by Indian Country Today, with the support of CRCC’s global project on engaged spirituality. BEMIDJI, Minnesota — The offices of the Indigenous Environmental Network are located in the corner …
Dr. Christina Puchalski: COVID-19 Highlights Spiritual Needs In Health Care
This video was originally published by Religion Unplugged, with the support of CRCC’s global project on engaged spirituality. As health care professionals assess the lessons of the COVID-19 global pandemic, one unexpected message …
CBS2 and Spectrum News 1: Najuma Smith-Pollard on Martin Luther King Day Jr.
CRCC’s Najuma Smith-Pollard was featured on CBS2 and Spectrum News 1’s “In Focus SoCal” to talk about how Los Angeles communities are continuing the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speaking …
Pandemic Year 3 Predictions: Adjusting to New “Normals” in 2022
Since 2016, CRCC has shared the trends in religion and society that we see shaping the coming year. What started as light-hearted predictions has grown more ominous over the years. Anybody surprised …
Winona LaDuke and Tom Goldtooth: A Spiritual Perspective on Climate Change
This story was originally published by Indian Country Today, with the support of CRCC’s global project on engaged spirituality. Covering the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP26, was a binge-work undertaking filled …