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ReMarcs Newsletter - April 18, 2026

Is your mail at risk? Here's how the U.S. Postal Service's financial crisis could leave it without cash in less than a year if Congress doesn't act now. | Greetings from Yankee Stadium! See how Marc H. Morial honored Jackie Robinson Day with a timely event hosted by the New York Urban League. | Why Nashville? See how Tennessee’s civil rights legacy made the Music City the perfect place to host the 2026 National Urban League Conference. | The power of collective action. Check out scenes from our Safe and Just Communities Summit, where we discussed justice reform, public safety + more. | National Volunteer Month. This month + beyond we celebrate our volunteers powering our mission. Get involved today with an Urban League near you.

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ReMarcs Newsletter - April 11, 2026

Exploitation of college athletes. See how the SCORE Act and Trump’s recent Executive Order both aim to increase inequity in college sports. | We're taking over Nashville! Get a first look at what’s in store and start mapping out your conference experience with our agenda-at-a-glance. |Join us this Tuesday! Sign up for a powerful day of conversation in NYC as leaders gather to advance solutions for safer + more just communities. | Let’s budget together! Register for our FREE webinar to get budgeting strategies that fit your lifestyle and help you take control of your finances. | The work doesn’t stop. Donate today to help us continue our work in communities to make sure Black Americans have real access to real opportunity. | Black Maternal Health Week is here! Watch experts unpack Black maternal health inequities and how we can drive change in our communities. | Financial Literacy Month. Start managing your relationship with money using VFEC’s Financial Therapy courses. Contact your local affiliate to learn more.

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ReMarcs Newsletter - April 4, 2026

White supremacy in action. Here’s how Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship is anti-Black, not only in its history but in its logic. | What is responsible AI? Watch as our President & CEO explores this question in a fireside chat with Federal Reserve Board Governor Michael S. Barr. | A year of powerful progress and purpose. See how your support helped us empower communities and create new opportunities during challenging times. | Your vote matters. This law will make it harder for married women, students, seniors, and many other citizens to vote. Take action to stop it from passing. | Heading to Nashville this summer? The official lineup is now live! Check out our agenda-at-a-glance to start planning your conference schedule.

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ReMarcs Newsletter - March 28, 2026

The SAVE Act saves no one. See how the Trump administration's voter suppression legislation will keep millions of Americans from voting. | Greetings from DC! Catch a snippet of Marc H. Morial speaking at Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.'s 37th Annual Delta Days in the Nation’s Capital. | The woman behind the magic. Meet Rhonda Spears Bell, our SVP & Chief Marketing Officer who curates the National Urban League Conference. | The Movement takes Capitol Hill. See Urban League leaders in action as they meet with members of Congress to advocate for their local communities. | 23rd Annual Legislative Policy Conference. From Black wealth creation to the role of AI in our lives and more, see how our summit met this moment. |The place to be! Register by April 1st to lock in our current price for #NULConf26 and join changemakers from across the nation in Nashville. | Advancing justice together. Sign up for a powerful day of conversation in NYC as leaders gather to advance solutions for safer + more just communities.

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ReMarcs Newsletter - March 21, 2026

Know what questions to ask. See how our new guide helps you filter through candidates to find out where they stand on issues that impact you. | Live from DC! Catch the replay of the Demand Diversity Roundtable in action, launching our new guide to defend democracy at our Empowerment Summit. | His legacy lives on. Watch as our President & CEO, Marc H. Morial, pays homage to Rev. Jesse Jackson during his homegoing service in Chicago. | Reclaim your time. Register for our free webinar for tips to help you manage your schedule, reduce overwhelm, and create space for what matters most. | Shop with purpose. This Women’s History Month, use code FFXNUL, and Fashion Fair will donate 10% of purchases to the National Urban League.

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ReMarcs Newsletter - March 14, 2026

Tune in! Join the unveiling of our new guide, created to help you hold elected leaders accountable, fight misinformation, and advocate for your community. | Black America is under attack. See how the Black recession is driven by policy choices set to dismantle protections meant to advance equity + more. | A new chapter begins! Our newest affiliate, the Urban League of Dallas–Fort Worth, is officially open for business. Find out more + get involved. | Turning frustration into power. In uncertain times, your vote is one of the most powerful ways to shape what comes next. See more on Substack. | Helping our youth thrive. Black & Brown young people deserve educational & developmental approaches that meet their needs. Get started with our tools! | Support women's success. This Women’s History Month, celebrate the women who are still rising and help ensure the pathways they rely on remain open.

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ReMarcs Newsletter - March 7, 2026

Women’s History Month. See how Black women remain the driving force for social change amid attempts to strip them of political power and influence. His legacy lives on. This week, Marc H. Morial delivered the eulogy for the late transformational leader Dr. Norman C. Francis. See how he paid his respects. 61 years later. The Bloody Sunday anniversary honors courageous leaders like John Lewis, who risked their lives for voting rights. Dive deeper on Substack. We're heading to Nashville! Get a sneak peek of what to expect this summer on a special episode of Urban League Live featuring Marc Morial & Clifton Harris. Understanding social dynamics. Sign up for our free webinar for tips on how to make intentional choices about where to invest your energy in the workplace

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ReMarcs Newsletter - February 28, 2026

Meet us in Nashville. Here’s why we’re taking #NULConf26 to the epicenter of resistance against authoritarianism this summer| Music City. See snippets from a powerful week at the Urban League of Middle Tennessee's Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon, TV interviews, and more. | Season 2 is a wrap! Watch how Black communities across the country are reckoning with harmful data centers, reparations, the Black Church, and more. | State of the Union. See how the President's address only emphasizes the urgency of our Defend Democracy, Demand Diversity, Defeat Poverty platform. | Black history isn’t seasonal. As we close out Black History Month, our commitment to protect our history remains strong amid attacks on diversity.

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ReMarcs Newsletter - February 21, 2026

Honoring a trailblazer. See how Dr. Norman C. Francis' leadership opened doors to higher education and professional advancement for Black Americans. | His legacy lives on. Rev. Jesse Jackson was more than a civil rights leader; he was our moral compass. Take a moment to reflect on and continue his legacy. | Greetings from Chicago. Watch as our President & CEO reflects on Rev. Jesse Jackson after keynoting the Cook County Land Bank Association Luncheon. | More than a place of worship. See how the Black church has always been a place to build power, featuring Rev. Frederick Haynes' congregation in Dallas. | You can create change. Civil rights and economic opportunity are being rolled back, and pathways to stability are narrowing. Stand with us + donate. | We’re heading to Nashville. #NULConf26 is heading to the Music City to gather changemakers who want to better their communities. Register today.

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ReMarcs Newsletter - February 14, 2026

Ice has gone rogue. See how courageous governors and mayors are standing up to ICE's illegal, abusive acts in Chicago and Minneapolis. | Day on the Hill. Get highlights from our President & CEO's meetings on Capitol Hill during the CBC's Black History Month convening on this urgent moment. | Don't miss the action! Tune in this Sunday, February 15 as we kick off our Defend Democracy, Demand Diversity, Defeat Poverty (D3) tour in Atlanta, GA. | Where do we stand with reparations? Tune in to episode two as community leaders in New York and Illinois take us inside the fight for reparations. | There’s room at the table. Sign up for our free webinar for tips on embracing pivots and turning unexpected detours into opportunities for growth. | Heart to Heart. This American Heart Month, get the facts on how to recognize the signs of a heart attack or stroke, ways to keep your heart healthy & more.

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