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National Urban League Mourns the Passing of Cicely Tyson

National Urban League President and CEO Marc H  Morial issued the following statement in response to the passing of acting legend Cicely Tyson.

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National Urban League Unveils New Framework To Bridge Digital Divide

The National Urban League today unveiled a the framework of a comprehensive agenda for leveraging the tools of the information economy to create a more equitable and inclusive society.

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2022 National Urban League Emerging Leaders Program - Apply Now

The National Urban League Emerging Leaders Program is a competitive professional development opportunity. The program provides a unique chance to develop analytical and critical leadership skills for those interested in senior staff roles or strategic governance roles in the non-profit sector. 

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Hank Aaron's Grace, Dignity, And Pursuit of Excellence Are An Inspiration For All

National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the passing of baseball legend and civil rights icon Hank Aaron.

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National Urban League's Advocacy Leads to Wider Availability of Paycheck Protection Funds

NEW YORK (January 13, 2021) – Expanded aid to minority-owned small businesses, including set-asides and early access for minority depository institutions and community development financial institutions, is the result of “unrelenting pressure,”

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National Urban League Congratulates Justice Department Nominees, Who Face Enormous Challenge of Restoring Faith in the Rule of Law

NEW YORK (January 7, 2021) -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H.

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Civil Rights Leaders Call for Trump's Removal Under the 25th Amendment

Congress Members Who Enabled His Instigation of a Violent Coup Should Be Censured

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Letter to President-Elect Biden on ESSA 5-Year Anniversary

The undersigned civil rights and education advocacy organizations write on the fifth anniversary of the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to urge your recommitment to the implementation of the racial justice and civil rights guardrails of this law to ensure that all K-12 students have access to a quality public education.

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National Urban League Announces $7 Million Commitment from AbbVie to Support Mentorship Program for Black and Historically Underserved Youth Investment Will Expand Program to Additional Cities

NEW YORK (December 9, 2020) – The National Urban League has received a $7 million donation from AbbVie, a research-based global biopharmaceutical company, to support underserved Black communities across the United States.

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November Jobs Report: Surging Virus, Slowing Economy

In November, the economy generated 245,000 jobs; the unemployment rate edged down to 6.7 percent. The economy is slowly pulling out of the deep hole it fell into when the coronavirus struck in the first quarter.

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