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Our Basic Right To Safety Is Undermined By Gun Violence

NEW YORK (March 23, 2021) -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today issued the following statement in response to yesterday’s mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado

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Landmark American Rescue Plan Dramatically Enhanced by National Urban League Advocacy

NEW YORK (March 10, 2021) -- The landmark American Rescue Plan, which will help bring the crippling COVID-19 pandemic under control and speed the nation to a fair and robust economic recovery, was dramatically enhanced by provisions the National Urban League proposed and advocated, the League's President

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Senate Must Act To Protect American Democracy From Unprecedented Attacks

National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement regarding the passage of H.R. 1 in the House of Representatives: 

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National Urban League Celebrates Women's History Month With Women of Power Awards

Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman to Receive First-Ever Young Woman of Power Award

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Civil Rights Leaders Call On Congress To Pass George Floyd Justice In Policing Act

Today, civil rights leaders called on the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

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National Urban League Announces New Appointments in Advocacy, Justice and Office of General Counsel

Over the last year, the nation has undergone an historic transformation in its approach to racial justice and civil rights and the National Urban League has to meet the challenges of that transformation...

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Vice Media Group and the National Urban League Introduce 'Black+' Initiative To Support Black Owned Businesses

Through pro bono marketing, creative services and mentorship, Black+ is a long-term commitment to closing the racial wealth gap by supporting Black entrepreneurs.

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Board Game Highlights Racial Inequity and Supports Urban League Housing Division

NEW YORK (February 18, 2021) --  Proceeds from the sale of a new board game that highlights racial inequity in real estate and American society will support the National Urban League’s Housing Division, the creators announced today.

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Urban Leaguers Will be "Fans in the Stands" As Part of Nationwide Partnership with NFL's Inspire Change Initiative

When Urban League staffers and program participants tune into Super Bowl LV on Sunday, they’ll be looking for more than spectacular plays and creative commercials: they’ll be scanning the stadium crowd in search of their own faces.

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National Urban League Joins Coalition in Sending Letter on Assessments to Dr. Miguel Cardona

On behalf of the undersigned civil rights, social justice, disability rights, and education advocacy organizations, we would like to congratulate you on your nomination as U.S. Secretary of Education.

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