“Our original mission was to provide shelter and security to our communities,” writes Teri Conrad, a 16-year industry vet. “But somewhere along the way, we got lost in pursuing wealth and power.”
Source: Inman News
Redlining, steering, misogyny and fear: How the industry lost its way
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