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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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National Urban League Applauds J. Michelle Childs’ Senate Confirmation to U.S. Court of Appeals

WASHINGTON, DC (July 21, 2022) – Today, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League made a statement regarding J. Michelle Childs’ Senate confirmation to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit:

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Grammy Winner/Entrepreneur Lecrae Brings Financial Health Message to National Urban League Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 18, 2022) -- Experian and the National Urban League join forces with multi-platinum hip-hop artist, activist, and influencer Lecrae for a high-energy financial education forum, "Protect The Bag Live – The Keys to Building Black Wealth." Part of the National Urban League’s upcoming 2022 Conference, the live, in-person event is set for Friday, July 22, from 11:15 am to 12:30 pm, at the Washington Convention Center, Rm 147A.

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Eighteen Civil Rights, Reproductive Rights Organizations Request Meeting with White House: "We Need to Boldly Protect Abortion Access and Voting Rights"

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, in an unprecedented move, leaders of eight legacy civil rights organizations have joined together with leaders of national reproductive rights, health, and justice organizations to request a meeting with President Biden, following his Executive Order, to disc

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