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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
Wed, 02 Sep 2020 - 1:38pm

Black-Jewish unity Week Celebrates Shared History, Combats Bigotry

Passage of NO HATE Act Essential to Improve Nation’s Ability to Fight Hate Crimes

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National Urban League
Mon, 27 Jul 2020 - 3:42pm

NUL Congressional Advocacy Program Fall 2020 Cohort

The National Urban League Washington Bureau is pleased to announce applications are now open for the National Urban League Congressional Advocacy Program Fall 2020 Cohort!

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National Urban League
Mon, 21 Sep 2020 - 4:15pm

Louisville Urban League, Local Orgs Work to Register, Turn Out Black Voters

The Louisville Urban League (Louisville, KY) and several nonprofit organizations announced efforts to increase Black voter turnout Friday as part of the first National Black Voter Day.

The National Urban League and BET announced the day as one piece of their "Reclaim Your Vote" campaign.

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National Urban League
Mon, 31 Aug 2020 - 10:23am

AHA Virtual Conference on COVID-19: From Recovery to Building

Health care strategy was turned upside down in early 2020 by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a matter of weeks, the crisis impacted every aspect of care delivery nationwide.

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National Urban League
Sat, 18 Jul 2020 - 5:44pm

Urban League Mourns the Passing of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis

NEW YORK (July 17, 2020) -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the passing of Congressman John Lewis

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National Urban League
Mon, 17 Aug 2020 - 12:34pm

Free Farmers Market in Honor of Breonna Taylor Feeds Thousands

2,000 boxes of produce were given to Louisville residents Saturday in the name of Breonna Taylor.

Tamika Palmer, Breonna Taylor’s mother said the service reflects who her daughter was.

“This is the type of stuff she lived for,” Palmer expressed. “To help anybody, so to do this in her honor, it just shows her character.”

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National Urban League
Mon, 17 Aug 2020 - 12:33pm

John Calipari Spearheads Minority Leadership Initiative

With John Calipari among 74 coaches taking part, the John McLendon Minority Leadership Initiative is now taking applications for Future Leader opportunities at schools across the country.

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National Urban League
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 - 1:50pm

Louisville Mayor: Wi-Fi Access to Double in Russell Neighborhood

Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer on Monday announced a plan to expand internet connectivity in West Louisville — a need recently expressed by some West End stakeholders.

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National Urban League
Mon, 31 Aug 2020 - 10:23am

Urban League Hosts Drive-Thru Voter Registration, Census

The Urban League of Great Madison (Madison, WI) held its fifth annual Unity Picnic Saturday afternoon, turning it into a drive-thru because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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National Urban League
Mon, 20 Jul 2020 - 6:05pm

Urban League Getting $350K to Address Housing Needs

St. Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page announced $28 million in new distributions from the county’s $173.5 million in federal stimulus grant funding for COVID-19 relief at a press briefing at the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis’ (St. Louis, MO) Ferguson Empowerment Center on Friday, July 17.

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