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Civil Rights Organizations Cheer Verizon's Decision to Drop One America From Its Network

WASHINGTON, DC (August 12, 2022) – Today, the National Urban League and National Action Network commended Verizon for ending its contract with One American Network (OAN) – the latest network to drop the conservative outlet for spreading false information and conspiracy theories that helped incite the

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National Urban League Hails Senate Majority For Passing Major Spending Package

WASHINGTON, DC (August 8, 2022) – Today, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, made the following statement after Senate Democrats passed a spending bill over the weekend that addresses climate change, high cost of prescription drugs and lower the deficit by $300 billion:

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National Urban League Rejoices in the Wake of Officers Being Charged in Breonna Taylor's Case and Renews Calls for Police Accountability

WASHINGTON, DC (August 5, 2022) – Today, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, made the following statement after the Department of Justice charged four current and former Louisville Metro Police Department officers for the March 2020 shooting of Breonna Taylor:

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National Urban League Congratulates Michael E. Langley for Becoming the First Black Four-Star Marine General

WASHINGTON, DC (August 5, 2022) – Today, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, made the following statement congratulating Lieutenant General Michael Langley on his Senate confirmation as the first Black four-star General in the Marine Corp's history:

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National Urban League Sends Joint Letter to Senate to Urge Addition of Health Provisions

The National Urban League, joined by UnidosUS, National Action Network, and The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights have sent a letter asking that the proposal to close the coverage gap using ACA tax credits put forth by Senators Warnock, Baldwin, and Ossoff be included in the reconciliation package.

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National Urban League Applauds President Biden for Signing the CHIPS and Science Act

WASHINGTON, DC (August 2, 2022) – Today, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League made the following statement after President Biden signed the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act into law...

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National Urban League Urges Sesame Place Parent Company To Address Allegations Of Discrimination

NEW YORK (July 30, 2022) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today urged SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, which operates Sesame Place, to address recent accusations of racial discrimination by building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive company.

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National Urban League Calls on Senate for Swift Confirmation of Judge Dana Douglas

WASHINGTON, DC (July 29, 2022) – Today, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League called on members of the United States Senate to swiftly confirm Judge Dana Douglas to the U.S.

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Applications for the Congressional Advocacy Program 2023 Cohort are Due October 16th!

The National Urban League Washington Bureau is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2023-2024 Cohort of the NUL Congressional Advocacy Program!

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National Urban League 2022 Conference Opens in Washington, D.C.

First-Ever Dual In-Person and Virtual Gathering Draws Vice President Harris; features an Intense Schedule of Dynamic Dialogue, Community Service, Live Entertainment

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