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National Urban League Congratulates Judge Dana Douglas on U.S. Court of Appeals Confirmation

WASHINGTON, DC (December 13, 2022) – Today, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League congratulates Judge Dana Douglas for her Senate confirmation to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, making her the 97th lifetime confirmation for the Biden administration:

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National Urban League Concerned About Underreporting In FBI's Hate Crime Report

Washington, D.C. (December 13, 2022) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the 2021 FBI Hate Crimes Statistics Report: 

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National Urban League Commends Congress For Passing Respect For Marriage Act

Washington, D.C. (December 9, 2022) — Today, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, released the following statement commending Congress for passing the Respect for Marriage Act:

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The Challenges Maryland’s First Black Governor Overcame Inspired His Mission To Combat Poverty And Racism

"A campaign based on championing equal opportunity, compassion for the incarcerated, education for all children, and hope in the future can not only win, but prove infectious enough to spread across the country."

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National Urban League Makes Statement on the Immediate Release of Brittney Griner

Washington, D.C. (December 8, 2022) — Today, Marc H.

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National Urban League President Marc Morial to Testify Before House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial on Tuesday will testify before the House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion on positive movements made to diversify the financial services sector, reduce economic inequalities, and improve economic equity for Americans.

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Civil Rights and Social Justice Leaders Converge on Georgia Before Runoff

 Washington, D.C. (December 4, 2022) — Today, national civil rights and social justice leaders gathered in Georgia, ground zero in the fight for voting rights, to underscore the assault on democracy ahead of Tuesday’s run-off election for the U.S. Senate: 

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National Urban League President Marc Morial to Testify Before Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs

Will Urge Passage of the Fair Access to Financial Services Act During Hearing on “Fairness in Financial Services: Racism and Discrimination in Banking” 

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Civil Rights Leaders Urge Location of New FBI Headquarters in Prince George's County

NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 22, 2022) – The leaders of the National Urban League, Greater Washington Urban League, and National Action Network have urged the Biden Administration to select a site in Prince George’s County for the new Federal Bureau of Investigation headquarters.

 

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National Urban League President Marc Morial Thanks Speaker Pelosi for Her Leadership and Friendship

NEW YORK (November 18, 2022) -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stepping down from her leadership role:

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