National Urban League
Thu, 25 May 2023 - 9:05am

National Urban League Mourns the Loss of Iconic Singer Tina Turner

NEW YORK (MAY 24, 2023) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial released the following statement in remembrance of the Queen of Rock and Roll Tina Turner:

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National Urban League
Thu, 18 May 2023 - 4:36pm

Marking Three Years Since George Floyd's Murder, Civil Rights Leaders Urge Passage of His Namesake Act

Marking Three Years Since George Floyd's Murder, Legacy Civil Rights Leaders Urge Passage of His Namesake Justice in Policing Act to Bring Accountability to Law Enforcement 

National Urban League, National Action Network, NAACP, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law,

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National Urban League
Tue, 09 May 2023 - 11:20am

Legacy Civil Rights Leaders Officially Endorse the Freedom To Learn Campaign

National Urban League, National Action Network, NAACP, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.

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National Urban League
Thu, 20 Apr 2023 - 9:53am

National Urban League and Akron Urban League Renew Calls For Police Accountability In Jayland Walker Shooting

WASHINGTON, D.C. and AKRON, OHIO (April 19, 2023) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial and Akron Urban League President and CEO Teresa LeGrair issued the following statement after a jury chose not to indict the officers for shooting Jayland Walker.

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National Urban League
Sat, 15 Apr 2023 - 9:36am

National Urban League Awarded $4M Grant For Re-Entry Programs

NEW YORK (April 14, 2023) – Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, today announced a $4 million award received from the U.S. Department of Labor to fund the organization’s Growth Opportunities Program – a re-entry program that operates out of the Urban League affiliates in Buffalo, New York, Chicago, Illinois, and St. Louis, Missouri:

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National Urban League
Mon, 10 Apr 2023 - 9:38am

National Urban League Calls For the Immeadiate Reinstatement of Black Tennessee Lawmakers

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 8, 2023) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial call for the reinstatement of Tennessee House Representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, calling the move ‘blatantly racist and anti-democratic’ and urge the House to focus on passing reasonable gun safety measures:

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National Urban League
Fri, 07 Apr 2023 - 8:20am

National Urban League and Tennessee Affiliates Condemn Expulsion of Black Law Makers

WASHINGTON, D.C and TENNESEE (April 6, 2023) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial, Knoxville Area Urban League President and CEO Charles Lomax, Ph.D, Memphis Urban League President and CEO Tonja Fifer, Urban League of Middle Tennessee President and CEO Clifton Harris, and Urban League of Greater Chattanooga President and CEO Candy Johnson, condemned the expulsion of Tennessee Representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson...

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National Urban League
Tue, 07 Mar 2023 - 10:21am

National Urban League Honors Former Staffers During Its Legislative Policy Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 7, 2023) – Last night, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, honored former Urban Leaguers Donald R. Cravins, Jr., Susie Feliz and Cara Morris, at the Urban League Movement Champion Award Reception for their years of service and dedication to the National Urban League:

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National Urban League
Mon, 06 Mar 2023 - 11:29am

National Urban League and Building Trades Unions Announce Historic Apprenticeship Program With D.O.L. Support

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 6, 2023) – A partnership between the National Urban League and the nonprofit TradesFutures, will open a pathway of opportunity for underserved and underrepresented communities to secure apprenticeships in the construction industry.

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National Urban League
Tue, 21 Feb 2023 - 4:15pm

Watch Now: Policymakers Speak at our 20th Legislative Policy Conference

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