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National Urban League
Sat, 16 Jan 2021 - 11:23am

ReMarcs Newsletter - January 16, 2021

Historical firsts. 45 has officially become the first U.S. President to be impeached twice. Hear from civil rights leaders who rallied around this decision. | We want results. Marc Morial + other civil rights leaders met this week for an emergency hearing against Trumpism and White Supremacy. Read more. | Save the date. On January 26th, learn how the new COVID-19 related tax and accounting changes will impact your small business. Register today. | We Can All Lead. How do you identify your role as a community leader? Join NYULYP for a virtual session on January 19th to learn more.

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National Urban League
Sat, 09 Jan 2021 - 1:31pm

ReMarcs Newsletter - January 9, 2021

Change must come. The insurrection this week has shown that if our current president remains in office, the threat to our nation can be deadly. Read more.| Democracy has prevailed. Georgia voters pulled up to the polls in full force to elect Rev. Raphael Warnock + Jon Ossoff to the U.S. Senate. Learn more.| Restoring the faith. The Biden-Harris administration continues to invoke change for our nation. Check out the nominees for the Justice Department. | New jobs report. Dr. Bernard Anderson, our Senior Economic Advisor, shares an in-depth look at the state of the economy. Here’s what the numbers tell us.

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National Urban League
Tue, 15 Dec 2020 - 4:13pm

ReMarcs Newsletter - December 5, 2020

Georgia runoff. Monday, December 7th is your LAST chance to register for the January 2021 runoff election. Register today! | Georgia holds the vote. Health care, voting rights, and pandemic recovery are all at stake! Georgia, #ReclaimYourVote. | Save the date! Join us for a townhall featuring Black medical professionals who want to ensure our communities are better informed on the vaccine. | New jobs report. Dr. Bernard Anderson, our Chief Economics Advisor, shares an in-depth look at the state of the economy. Here’s what the numbers tell us.

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National Urban League
Sat, 12 Dec 2020 - 4:22pm

ReMarcs Newsletter - December 12, 2020

We need YOU. On December 14th, we want all the action at the polls. Georgia residents, rally your friends + family and VOTE EARLY. | Let’s clear the air. We know that Black Americans are far more skeptical than whites about a COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s how we're addressing those concerns. | We’ve got answers! Thursday’s townhall dropped gems on unanswered questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Did you miss it? Catch the replay NOW. | Cash Rules Everything Around Me. Rep. Ro Khanna discusses the economy’s shift towards cashless and contactless payments due to COVID-19. Tune in!

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National Urban League
Mon, 23 Nov 2020 - 12:47pm

ReMarcs newsletter - November 21, 2020

Georgia runoff. Control of the U.S. Senate will be decided in the Georgia runoff election. Georgia voters, make sure you’re registered by December 7th! | COVID-19 vaccine. Yesterday, we announced our partnership with a landmark coalition of Black medical professionals to ensure a COVID-19 vaccine is safe and distributed to hard-hit communities first! | Catch up on cyber security tips. Check out the recap on tips to ensure that your business is protected in the digital world. | AARP Community Connections. Our partner AARP has created a resource hub to support those in need during the pandemic. Learn more here. | New Episode. Evan Marwell, CEO of EducationSuperhighway, connected 99% of America’s public school classrooms to high-speed internet. Tune in!

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National Urban League
Tue, 17 Nov 2020 - 10:12am

ReMarcs Newsletter - November 14, 2020

Eyes on Georgia. This election season has been a whirlwind of events, but it’s not over. Get ready for Georgia's runoff election on January 5, 2021! | To our President-elect. This week, we sent a letter to Biden with an agenda for the first 100 days. Take a look at our action plan for the new administration. | Catch up on business gems. Missed our virtual series this week? Watch the replay for tips to retool, rebuild & rebrand your business in a COVID-19 world. | Save the date. Tune in virtually on November 17th at 2:00 PM ET to learn tips on how to implement cybersecurity strategies for your business. | National Day of Empowerment. Today, our young professionals are gathering to celebrate a day dedicated to empowering others. Follow @NULYP for events! | New Episode. Tune in for a conversation about race, politics, and moving the country forward with Pete Buttigieg, two-term mayor of South Bend, IN.

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National Urban League
Sun, 01 Nov 2020 - 8:45am

ReMarcs Newsletter - October 31, 2020

Three days left. We only have a short amount of time left until Election Day. Vote EARLY. Vote NOW. Vote TOGETHER. | Returning citizens. Watch as Desmond Meade joins Marc Morial to discuss the importance of restoring voting rights for formerly incarcerated people. | The state of race. Has President Trump truly done more for Black America than any president with the exception of Abraham Lincoln, as he claims? | Election Day handbook. Check out this guide for important reminders, tips and resources to prepare you for voting day. | We’re here to help! If you run into issues voting early or on Election Day, call 866-OUR-VOTE immediately and a trained team of lawyers will assist you.

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National Urban League
Sat, 24 Oct 2020 - 10:26am

ReMarcs Newsletter - October 24, 2020

Reclaim Your Vote series. What’s at stake for Black America in this election? In a word, everything. Watch Sen. Kamala Harris and others break it down! | Your community matters. This weekend, make it a point to reach out to your family, friends, neighbors and help them create a voting plan. Use these tools! | Racism & voter intimidation. Voters in Florida and Alaska woke up to a chilling message in their email this week. More on the latest suppression efforts.| Black Entrepreneurs Day. Celebrate with us on October 24th at 7:00 PM ET for a free global live-stream celebrating Black business and entrepreneurship. | Don't miss career tips! Are you looking to increase your influence at work? Join us on Wednesday from 12:00-1:00 PM ET for a powerful session. | Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses. Get practical skills to take your business to the next level! Applications are due October 30th.

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National Urban League
Sun, 18 Oct 2020 - 11:30pm

ReMarcs Newsletter - October 17, 2020

Voter ID requirements. Do you know the proper kind of identification you may need to bring to vote? Check the rules here. | Supreme Court update. Here's why we call on Senate leadership to reject the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the highest court in the land. | Equal Opportunity Dinner. Did you miss this year’s outstanding lineup of stars and entertainment? Catch it here. | Save the date. Join us for our virtual series, Reclaim Your Vote: What’s at Stake for Black America on October 22nd at 2:00 PM ET. RSVP today! | New episode. Rebecca “Becky” Pringle discusses the challenges of navigating education alongside COVID-19 and racial inequity. Listen here. | Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month, we are dedicated to increasing awareness in Black and Brown communities. Here are the stats.

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National Urban League
Tue, 13 Oct 2020 - 10:05am

ReMarcs Newsletter - October 10, 2020

The time is NOW! The last day to register to vote is this week in many states. Don’t miss the deadlines – check here. | Stimulus update. Several months have passed since the first stimulus check was distributed through the CARES Act. Here is where we stand now. | Equal Opportunity Dinner. Anthony Anderson, Simone Biles, Elle Varner and many more special guests will be joining us on October 14th. Don't miss out! | Leading Corporate Change. Learn how to plan for a successful career in corporate America amidst mergers, acquisitions and much more on Oct. 14. | The countdown is on! October 31st is the official deadline for the Census. Fill out your 2020 Census NOW to make an impact. | Join the conversation. Tune in to Facebook Live on Thursday as we host Janet Murguia, President & CEO of UnidosUS, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. | Learn & intern with Girls Who Invest. Our partner helps college sophomores gain hands-on experience in investment management. Apply for the Summer Intensive Program, featuring tuition-free finance instruction & a paid internship!

 

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