National Urban League
Fri, 31 Jan 2025 - 1:59pm

Civil Rights Organizations Respond to Administration's Federal Funding Freeze

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, as lawmakers, advocates, and community leaders unite for a Day of Action, our coalition of leading civil rights organizations strongly condemns the reckless attempt to freeze critical federal funding. This sweeping action threatened the stability of communities nationwide, by interfering with the delivery of critical programs, raising costs for families and making it harder to access housing, healthcare, education, and other essential services.

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National Urban League
Wed, 29 Jan 2025 - 10:49am

New Administration's Denial of Funds for Essential Programs and Services "Reckless and Misguided"

NEW YORK (January 29, 2025) — National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today condemned the Trump administration’s illegal order denying essential federal funds, risking the nation’s economic stability in a misguided effort to stifle diversity, equity and inclusion.

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National Urban League
Tue, 21 Jan 2025 - 11:27am

Biden Cements Legacy as a Champion of Justice, Civil Rights, and Racial Reconciliation with Historic Commutations

NEW YORK (January 18, 2025) —  President Biden has cemented his legacy as a champion of justice, civil rights, and racial reconciliation with the largest single-day commutation in American history, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial said, addressing a shortcoming in the First Step Act which the National Urban League has advocated for years to repair.

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National Urban League
Tue, 21 Jan 2025 - 8:36am

Reversing Racial Equity Order is a Mockery of MLK's Legacy

NEW YORK (January 20, 2025) -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the reversal of President Biden’s executive order on racial equity on MLK Day: 

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National Urban League
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 - 10:43am

Meta's Retreat From Civil Rights is a Betrayal of Trust and Progress

WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 15, 2025) -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to  Meta’s “More Speech and Fewer Mistakes” announcement and DEIAB rollback:

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National Urban League
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 - 9:10am

Urban League Leaders Demand Justice for Robert Brooks, Beaten to Death While Restrained

NEW YORK (December 31, 2024) -- The following statement in response to Robert Brooks' death at the hands of New York correctional officers was issued by National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial and the leaders of the New York Urban League Affiliates: Dr. Seanelle Hawkins, Urban League of Rochester; Sorraya Sampson, Urban League of Westchester County; Arva Rice, New York Urban League; Jeffrey Johnson, Urban League of Long Island; Thomas Beauford, Jr., Buffalo Urban League; and Jennifer Lesko, Broome County Urban League: 

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National Urban League
Sun, 29 Dec 2024 - 9:12pm

National Urban League Mourns President Carter as "Rarest of Politicians" Driven by Faith and Ideals

NEW YORK (December 29, 2024) -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the passing of former President Jimmy Carter:

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National Urban League
Sun, 29 Dec 2024 - 9:05pm

Death Sentence Commutations Contribute to Biden's Legacy as Champion of Justice

NEW YORK (December 23, 2024) — National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial said President Biden's decision to commute the sentences of 37 people facing execution will contribute to his legacy as a champion of justice, civil rights, and racial reconciliation.

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National Urban League
Wed, 11 Dec 2024 - 11:30am

National Urban League Dismayed by Daniel Perry's Acquittal, Stands with Neely Family

NEW YORK (December 10, 2024) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial released the following statement in response to the acquittal of Daniel Penny, the former U.S. Marine who strangled Jordan Neely on a packed New York City subway car last May:

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National Urban League
Fri, 06 Dec 2024 - 10:07am

The National Urban League and Memphis Urban League Condemn the Violations of Civil Rights Committed by the Memphis Police Department and Call for Reform

New York, NY (December 6, 2024) — The National Urban League and Memphis Urban League are joining the Department of Justice (DOJ) in demanding reform to the Memphis Police Department's policing practices.

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