Percy Manson, a Kenner native, has spent his career connecting finance and community growth. After nearly ten years as a commercial banker, he joined Hope Credit Union as a senior vice president. His role focuses on expanding opportunities in overlooked neighborhoods. Hope Credit Union, established in 1995, aims to provide financial access to underserved areas in th...
In a remarkable achievement, 32 American students have been selected as 2026 Rhodes Scholars, showcasing their dedication to various fields such as housing, health, sustainability, and prison reentry programs. Among the winners are five students from U. S. military academies and three each from Yale University, Harvard University, and the Massachusetts Institute of T...
In late October, employees of Renovo Home Partners woke up to a harsh reality: their jobs vanished overnight. The company, once a promising venture backed by major investors like BlackRock, shut down abruptly. Workers were left without pay, health insurance, and unfinished projects. This sudden collapse raises questions about the risks of private equity ownership in ...
A Republican leader in Rhode Island's House of Representatives is pushing for a closer look at how the state's housing finance agency is spending money. He believes there might be some overlap with another agency, and he wants to make sure that every dollar is being used wisely. The leader, who prefers smaller government, has asked for a performance audit. This is n...
The idea of portable mortgages is making waves. It's a concept where homeowners can take their mortgage with them when they move. This means keeping the same interest rate and terms instead of getting a new loan. The goal? To get more people moving in a slow housing market. Right now, many homeowners are stuck. They have low interest rates, around 3%, and don't want...
Britain is shaking things up with its biggest asylum policy changes in recent times. The government is taking a page from Denmark's book, a country known for its strict immigration rules. The new plan includes cutting support for some asylum seekers, like housing and weekly money, if they can work but don't or if they break the law. The goal? To make Britain less ap...
In the United States, Black communities have faced significant challenges in trusting medical institutions. This distrust is rooted in historical and ongoing racial injustices. The COVID-19 pandemic made these issues even more visible. For instance, Black individuals died from COVID-19 at a rate 3. 60 times higher than white individuals. This raises important questio...
In the West Bank, violence and displacement are on the rise, particularly during the olive harvest season. On October 10, Palestinians in Beita were attacked while picking olives, resulting in 20 injuries. Just nine days later, a 53-year-old woman was beaten unconscious by a masked settler in Turmus Aya. The violence continued on October 25, when a 65-year-old man wa...
JD Vance, the current vice president, finds himself in a peculiar spot. He's got a big job, but not much power or influence. Unlike other vice presidents before him, he doesn't have a special role or a strong political base. He owes his position to powerful backers like Peter Thiel and Donald Trump. So, while he's a well-known figure, he's also on the sidelines of Am...
The idea of portable mortgages is making waves in the housing market. This concept would let homeowners move their current mortgage to a new home, keeping their old interest rate and terms. It sounds like a dream for those stuck with low rates, but is it really the solution to the housing market's problems? Right now, many people are hesitant to move because they do...