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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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National Urban League And Akron Affiliate Renew Calls For Police Accountability For Jayland Walker

WASHINGTON, D.C. and AKRON, OHIO (July 5, 2022) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial and Akron, Ohio Urban League President and CEO Teresa LeGrair issued the following statement after body camera footage of Jayland Walker’s death was released this past weekend:

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National Urban League and Chicago Urban League Decry "Cowardice and Greed" that Enable Rampant Gun Violence

NEW YORK and CHICAGO (July 5, 2022) -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H.

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National Urban League: Black Women Will Bear the Brunt of SCOTUS Abortion Ruling

NEW YORK, June 24, 2022 – National Urban League President Marc H. Morial today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade:

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National Urban League Denounces Supreme Court Decision on Gun Safety, Urges Immediate Action on Gun Safety Legislation

NEW YORK, June 23, 2022— National Urban League President and CEO Marc H.

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National Urban League Celebrates Dana Douglas as the First Black Woman Nominated to United States Court of Appeals

National Urban League Celebrates Dana Douglas as the First Black Woman Nominated to United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

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U.S. Department of Justice Responds "Yes" to Urban League Request for Probe of Louisiana State Police

NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS (June 9, 2022) – The U.S. Department of Justice investigation of racial discrimination and excessive force by the Louisiana State Police is a long-awaited first step toward restoring trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve, national and local Urban League leaders said today.

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National Urban League Confronts Racial Hatred and Gun Violence with "Sound the Trumpet Sunday" on June 5th

NEW YORK (June 1, 2022) -- As part of the ongoing mission to confront racial hatred and gun violence, the National Urban League has designated this Sunday, June 5, “Sound the Trumpet Sunday.”

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