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Urban Empowerment Center Topping Off Celebration Marks Progress on National Urban League's Future Harlem Headquarters

HARLEM, NEW YORK CITY (SEPTEMBER 12, 2022) – Leaders of the National Urban League gathered today with city, state, and federal elected officials and economic development partners for a Topping Off Celebration to mark the progress of the Urban Empowerment Center, the League’s future headquarters in Harle

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National Civil Rights and Reproductive Rights Leaders Meet With Vice President Harris to Stress Urgency of Reproductive Health

WASHINGTON, DC (September 12, 2022) – The nation’s top civil rights leaders, reproductive rights and justice organizations met with Vice President Kamala Harris today to discuss the harmful impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and the ongoing threat to our democracy.

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National Civil Rights and Reproductive Rights Leaders to Meet With VP Harris on Reproductive Rights

WASHINGTON, DC (September 11, 2022) – The nation’s top civil rights and reproductive health, rights and justice leaders will meet with Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday, September 12, to discuss the importance of protecting reproductive rights and freedoms.

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ABC News: Pediatric COVID-19 Infections Increase as Kids Head Back to School

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National Urban League Appoints Historian and Curator Jennifer Scott to Direct New York's First Civil Rights Museum

National Urban League Appoints Nationally Renowned Historian and Curator Jennifer Scott to Direct New York's First Civil Rights Museum

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National Civil Rights Leaders Meet with President Biden Following State of Emergency Declaration for Democracy

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National Civil Rights Leaders Recognize 59th Anniversary Amid State of Emergency For Democracy and Voting

NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS RECOGNIZE 59TH ANNIVERSARY AMID STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR DEMOCRACY AND VOTING RIGHTS IN THE UNITED STATES

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National Urban League Welcomes President Biden's First Step in Addressing Higher Eduction Affordability Crisis

Washington, D.C. (August 22, 2022) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s announcement of a plan to forgive a portion of student loan debt for those who need it most and extend the pause on federal student loan repayment until the end of the year:

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National Urban League and Arkansas Affiliate Condemn the Actions of the Officers in Mulberry

NEW YORK and LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS (August 23, 2022) – Today, Marc H.

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National Urban League Commends President Biden's Plans to Convene an Anti-Hate Summit

WASHINGTON, DC (August 19, 2022) – Today, Marc H.

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