To Be Equal is a syndicated weekly opinion column distributed by the National Urban League to news outlets across the nation since 1963, when it was started as “the Voice of Black America” by National Urban League President, Whitney M. Young, Jr.

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National Urban League
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 - 3:46pm

The Rule Of Law Is Not A Partisan Issue

“No man is above the law and no man is below it; nor do we ask any man’s permission when we require him to obey it. Obedience to the law is demanded as a right; not asked as a favor.”—Theodore Roosevelt

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National Urban League
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 - 3:02pm

Nichelle Nichols’ Legacy: “Out Of This Madness, Uhura Appeared”

Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League

“Everybody, come quick, come quick; there's a black lady on television and she ain't no maid!”  -- Whoopi Goldberg

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National Urban League
Fri, 05 Aug 2022 - 1:43pm

NBA Great Bill Russell Paved the Way for Two Generations of Social Activist Athletes

“Racism cannot just be shaken out of the fabric of society because, like dust from a rug, it dissipates into the air for a bit and then settles right back where it was, growing thicker with time. Police reform is a start, but it is not enough. We need to dismantle broken systems and start over.

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National Urban League
Fri, 29 Jul 2022 - 2:35pm

#WeAreBG: Hope Surges For The Release Of WNBA Star Brittney Griner

"Please continue to pray for my family and all the other families of the wrongfully detained, as our pain remains active until our loved ones are brought home."

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National Urban League
Fri, 27 May 2022 - 4:26pm

Biden's Executive Order On Policing Is A Necessary Step Forward

“Our criminal justice system must respect the dignity and rights of all persons and adhere to our fundamental obligation to ensure fair and impartial justice for all.  This is imperative —"

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National Urban League
Fri, 20 May 2022 - 7:04pm

Racist Killers Are Enabled By Nation's Sinfully Lax Gun Policies

“Once again, so-called pro-life pundits and politicians responded by pontificating about all of the possible causes of the shooting tragedy, like mental illness, while willfully ignoring the role of white supremacy and easy access to firearms..."

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National Urban League
Fri, 06 May 2022 - 6:22pm

On Mother's Day, Celebrate The Women Who Shape The Racial Justice Movement

“We've had to believe in something beyond what was readily available to us. We were always aware of our dignity, always aware of our worth, always aware of those things for our children and our community."

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National Urban League
Fri, 29 Apr 2022 - 3:28pm

Black-Owned Restaurants Are The Heart Of Our Communities. The Black Restaurant Accelerator Is Helping Them Grow And Thrive

“Restaurants are places where people from different walks of life gather for nourishment, social interaction, and an opportunity to belong to a community."

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National Urban League
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 - 12:29pm

Elon Musk Takeover Of Twitter Would Be A Disaster For Civil Rights And Democracy

“The prospect of Musk using his massive wealth to take control of one of the most influential social media platforms, and to impose his own personal vision of what is best for democracy and free speech, underscores our precarious state of affairs..."

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National Urban League
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 - 2:17pm

The Pulse Of Black America: The Complexities Of Black Pain And Black Pride

“The psychological toll of always anticipating that next set back where one unexpected bill, short paycheck, or medical emergency will derail months, maybe years, of plans and priorities is exhausting."

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