National Urban League
Tue, 30 Nov 2021 - 4:52pm

Race And Equity Collide Amid Biden Travel Ban In Africa

President Joe Biden on Monday said that the new omicron variant of the coronavirus is “a cause for concern, not a cause for panic” during presidential remarks on Monday at the White House. 

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National Urban League
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 - 9:34am

Urban League Announces Community Leader Awards; Pharrell Williams To Serve As Keynote Speaker

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Urban League of Hampton Roads is set to host the 38th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders Virtual Event in January.

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National Urban League
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 - 9:31am

$1 Million Investment Announced Toward Indiana's First Black-led Loan Fund

By Brandon Drenon, Indy Star

Indianapolis is allocating $1 million of its American Rescue Plan funding to support the creation of a loan fund designed to support communities of color, it was announced Thursday.

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National Urban League
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 - 9:54am

Connecting Fathers to Their Children: Families First & The Urban League

Building resilient families in our community takes collaboration, creativity and innovation. 

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National Urban League
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 - 9:48am

Birmingham Urban League Hosting a Rent and Utilities Community Pop-up Tour

FULTONDALE, Ala. (WIAT)– On September 22, the Birmingham Urban League and Thornton Enterprises will host a community pop-up tour to help those living in Jefferson County...

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National Urban League
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 - 9:42am

How Does This 14-Partner Pandemic Recovery Committee Plan To Get More Philadelphians To Work?

It’s a common refrain: Preparing Philadelphians for the workforce of the future will take collaboration.

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National Urban League
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 - 5:01pm

Black Mortgage Applicants in Charleston Denied Twice As Often As White Borrowers

Black mortgage applicants in the Charleston area are twice as likely to be denied...

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National Urban League
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 - 3:29pm

Black Americans Are Battling 'Three Pandemics,' New Report Finds

(CNN)Higher unemployment rates, lower household incomes and lack of access to health care left Black Americans more vulnerable to the Covid-19 pandemic...

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National Urban League
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 - 10:59am

National Urban League releases its State of Black America 2021 report

The National Urban League has released its State of Black America 2021 report, and President Marc Morial joins Morning Joe to discuss.

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National Urban League
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 - 1:27pm

Towpath YMCA Partners With Diaper Bank To Distribute Free Diapers

Independant Staff Report, The Independant

The Stark County Diaper Bank has formed a partnership with Towpath Trail YMCA and Fairless Salvation Army to bring a distribution center to the Fairless community.

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