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Our news tells the story of affiliate work in the community, highlights the contributions of our affiliate network and elevates our programs, and partnerships.

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National Urban League
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 - 12:45pm

Chicago Urban League Dives into Esports

The Chicago Urban League (Chicago, IL) is taking their first steps into the growing Industry of Esports, helping them in this initiative is Esports expert and business owner Kevin Fair from “I Play Games!” LLC.

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National Urban League
Thu, 10 Dec 2020 - 9:03am

Letter to President-Elect Biden on ESSA 5-Year Anniversary

The undersigned civil rights and education advocacy organizations write on the fifth anniversary of the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to urge your recommitment to the implementation of the racial justice and civil rights guardrails of this law to ensure that all K-12 students have access to a quality public education.

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National Urban League
Mon, 30 Nov 2020 - 11:23am

Black-Owned Businesses in Chicago: City Launches Online Guide to More than 500 Businesses

The City of Chicago has launched a new website to promote Black-owned businesses this holiday season.

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National Urban League
Mon, 07 Dec 2020 - 11:44am

Bank of America Names Pinellas County Urban League 2020 Neighborhood Builders

Metropolitan Ministries and Pinellas County Urban League (St. Petersburg, FL) have been named as the 2020 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders® awardees for Tampa Bay. The nonprofits were selected for their work in the Tampa Bay community addressing issues fundamental to economic mobility, specifically basic needs and workforce development.

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National Urban League
Mon, 23 Nov 2020 - 1:13pm

Urban League, Schnucks Provides Thanksgiving Meals for Thousands of Families in Need

The Urban League of St. Louis (St. Louis, MO) is teaming up with Schnucks and TIAA Bank to give away food for Thanksgiving to more than 5,000 families this holiday season.

The first of the giveaway events was held Saturday (November 21st) at the Urban League's headquarters at 1408 North Kingshighway.

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National Urban League
Wed, 05 Aug 2020 - 12:55pm

National Urban League and Indianapolis Urban League Announce Quality of Life Renewal Initiative, Supported by $100 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment

NEW YORK (August 5, 2020) – The National Urban League today announced a newly formed Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Renewal Initiative.

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National Urban League
Mon, 22 Jun 2020 - 3:02pm

Louisville Urban League, Local Leaders Call for City to Act on Racial Injustice

The Louisville Urban League (Louisville, KY) and about 60 more local leaders and organizations have sent a petition to the city as a call to demand specific and immediate action on various issues facing the Black community.

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National Urban League
Mon, 07 Dec 2020 - 11:43am

'Provoke You to Action': Urban League CEO Highlights Fight for Racial Equality

“It is time for those with power and privilege to develop some backbone,” said Sadiqa Reynolds, President & CEO of Louisville Urban League (Louisville, KY). “The people in the streets have theirs."

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National Urban League
Mon, 05 Oct 2020 - 9:51am

Urban League Roundtable Discusses Stress and More Effecting Women’s Health

Milwaukee Urban League (Milwaukee, WI) hosted a virtual roundtable Wednesday afternoon to discuss stress and various health disparities affecting Black women through various avenues.

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National Urban League
Mon, 26 Oct 2020 - 9:02am

Digital Career Success Series: Power of Influence

Are you looking to increase your influence at work? Join us for a powerful conversation where attendees will learn the keys to leadership and influencing in their organization without authority.

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