National Urban League Applauds President Biden for Signing the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act Into Law

Washington, D.C. (March 29, 2022) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement applauding President Biden for signing the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act, the nation’s first anti-lynching bill, into law:

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Judge Jackson’s Nomination to SCOTUS Impacts Us All

This week, Joi Chaney, our Executive Director and Senior Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, sits down with Kim Tignor, Co-leader of She Will Rise, as they discuss the historic significance of the first Black woman to be nominated to the United States Supreme Court – Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.

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National Urban League and Affiliates Sends Letter to the Senate Urging ‘YES’ Vote for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Nomination

Washington, D.C. (April 7, 2022) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial released the following statement after the Urban League movement sent a vote recommendation letter to the United States Senate...

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National Urban League and New York Affiliate Condemn Senseless Violence of Brooklyn Gunman

Washington, D.C. (April 14, 2022) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H.

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National Urban League Condemns Shooting at Robb Elementary School

Washington, D.C. (May 25, 2022) — Yesterday, after an active shooter entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas killing at least 21 people, including 19 children, President and CEO Marc Morial calls for Congress to pass strict gun reform legislation.

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National Urban League Denounces Supreme Court Decision on Gun Safety, Urges Immediate Action on Gun Safety Legislation

NEW YORK, June 23, 2022— National Urban League President and CEO Marc H.

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Urban League Affiliates Highlighted for Apprenticeship Work at the White House Summit

On Wednesday, the White House will announce that over $40 Billion in American Rescue Plan funds have been committed to strengthening and expanding our workforce.

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Applications for the Congressional Advocacy Program 2023 Cohort are Due October 16th!

The National Urban League Washington Bureau is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2023-2024 Cohort of the NUL Congressional Advocacy Program!

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Civil Rights Organizations Cheer Verizon's Decision to Drop One America From Its Network

WASHINGTON, DC (August 12, 2022) – Today, the National Urban League and National Action Network commended Verizon for ending its contract with One American Network (OAN) – the latest network to drop the

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In the Wake of Monterey Park Mass Shooting, National Urban League Calls for an End to "Sickening Death Toll"

NEW YORK (January 23, 2023) -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H.

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