Harper urges focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice

At a Town Hall meeting hosted by Inclusiv, NCUA Chairman Harper said the National Credit Union Administration and federally insured credit unions must do all they can to advance economic equity and justice. “Many minority-owned businesses and communities have been acutely affected by the suddenness and depth of the economic shock resulting from the lockdowns that were put in place to contain the spread of the virus,” Harper said. “By staying focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice, credit unions can help ease the financial impact of COVID-19 and systemic racism on communities of color. And the end result will be a more vibrant economic outcome for everyone in society.”

• NCUA press release
• Full remarks