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National Urban League President Urges Senate to Pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act

Washington, D.C. (January 13, 2022)– Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H.

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National Urban League Applauds Biden-Harris Administration for Commitment to Voting Rights

Washington, D.C. (January 11, 2022) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to President Biden and Vice President Harris’ speeches in Atlanta regarding voting rights:

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National Urban League Mourns the Loss of Civil Rights Lawyer Carol Lani Guinier

Washington, D.C. (January 8, 2022) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial released the following statement to honor the life of civil rights lawyer Carol Lani Guinier.

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Few Artists Have Contributed More to the Civil Rights Movement than Sidney Poitier

National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement on the death of actor and activist Sidney Poitier:

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National Civil Rights Groups Issue Statement on Anniversary of Jan. 6 Insurrection

Today marks one year since a mob of insurrectionists attempted to overturn the results of the 2021 presidential election through a violent breach of the U.S. Capitol.

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National Urban League: A Year Later, The January 6 Insurrection Still Rages On

NEW YORK (January 6, 2022) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H.

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National Urban League President Grieves the Loss of Former Senate Leader Harry Reid

Washington, D.C. (December 29, 2021) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H.

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National Urban League Extends Sympathy And Support To Tornado Victims

The National Urban League and its network of 92 affiliates extends its deepest sympathy and support to the families and communities who have lost loved ones to the devastating tornadoes...

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National Urban League and Pepsico Foundation Unveil First 100 Grantees in $10 Million Black Restaurant Accelerator Program

Originally Published: August 8, 2022 National Urban League and the PepsiCo Foundation are pleased to announce the first 100 grantees of the Black Restaurant Accelerator Program, a joint $10 million initiative that will provide 500 Black restaurant owners in 12 cities over the next five years with capital, technical assistance, and mentorship services.

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National Urban League Mourns the Passing of Former Congresswoman Carrie Meek

NEW YORK (November 29, 2021) – The nation has lost one of its greatest champions for racial justice and equal opportunity with the passing of former Congresswoman Carrie Meek of Florida, National Urban League President Marc H. Morial said today.

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