NUL in the News

James Buford Remembered

A pillar of the civic community, James H. Buford mingled with both corporate executives and civil rights activists.

He was “as comfortable in the suite as on the street,” Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, said on Saturday at Buford’s funeral.

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NFL Adds 6 Grassroots Groups to Inspire Change Initiative

The NFL is awarding new grants to six social justice organizations as part of its “ Inspire Change “ initiative that emphasizes education and economic development, community and police relations, and criminal justice reform.

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150,000 Volunteers Expected at Annual Greater Philadelphia MLK Day of Service

Organizers, sponsors, and community partners joined together in a ceremony at Girard College on January 8 to announce plans for the upcoming 25th annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service. Girard College will serve as the region’s signature project site for the eleventh successive year. 

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Separate, Unequal, and Dismal: Urban League Rekindles Leaders’ Commitments to Improve Public Schools

The Urban League of Louisiana released an equity report examining the quality of Baton Rouge public schools and identifying gaps in outcomes, access, and excellence.

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Late Indiana Mayor Hatcher Laid Groundwork for Black Leaders Across the Nation

A lot of black folks owe their success to Richard Gordon Hatcher. Hatcher, 86, the longest-serving mayor of Gary, Indiana, died Friday night at a Chicago hospital.

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Check out Forbes magazine's Q&A with Marc Morial on educational opportunities for students of color and low-income students.

On the front lines of education. Check out Forbes magazine's Q&A with Marc Morial on educational opportunities for students of color and low-income students.

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Although Jobs Report Shows Robust Job Market, African Americans Still Face Discrimination

The prognosticators were wrong. Forecasts from ADP and Moody’s Analytics early last week revealed that the job market was slowing due to a private payrolls report showing a gain of just 67,000 jobs for the month of November.

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Buttigieg Leads in Iowa and New Hampshire, But Still Faces Uncomfortable Questions

Mayor Pete Buttigieg returned to South Bend following Wednesday's debate leading in both Iowa and New Hampshire but still facing uncomfortable questions about his ability to reach voters of color. 

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YPs Hosted 8th Annual Leadership Development Conference

District Hall, a center in Seaport, buzzed with excitement this weekend as inspirational business figures told stories of individuality, authenticity and relationship-building. They were all seeking to answer one question — how do you build a legacy? 

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Financial Literacy is Not the Problem

A recent "60 Minutes" segment covered how JPMorgan views extending credit to black entrepreneurs.

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