National Urban League
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 - 10:28am

Study Data Paints Surprising Picture of Economic Mobility in Mecklenburg

The 2014 study that said the Charlotte area had the worst economic mobility among the nation’s largest 50 metro areas has been updated,

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National Urban League
Mon, 24 Jan 2022 - 10:26am

What’s Next For Voting Rights? Disappointed Civil Rights Leaders Won’t Give Up After Manchin, Sinema ‘Let Down’ Americans

Civil rights leaders expressed disappointment at the U.S. Senate’s failure to advance key voting rights legislation and change the filibuster rule, both of which they say are needed to protect democracy and ensure equal access to the ballot in what is expected to be a pivotal election year.

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National Urban League
Wed, 22 Dec 2021 - 10:30am

Freelance, Gig, and Other Nontraditional Workers Face Difficulties Saving for Retirement

Millions of Americans work in nontraditional jobs, as freelancers, sole proprietors, contingent faculty, or gig workers, for example.

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National Urban League
Tue, 30 Nov 2021 - 4:52pm

Race And Equity Collide Amid Biden Travel Ban In Africa

President Joe Biden on Monday said that the new omicron variant of the coronavirus is “a cause for concern, not a cause for panic” during presidential remarks on Monday at the White House. 

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National Urban League
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 - 9:34am

Urban League Announces Community Leader Awards; Pharrell Williams To Serve As Keynote Speaker

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Urban League of Hampton Roads is set to host the 38th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders Virtual Event in January.

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National Urban League
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 - 9:31am

$1 Million Investment Announced Toward Indiana's First Black-led Loan Fund

By Brandon Drenon, Indy Star

Indianapolis is allocating $1 million of its American Rescue Plan funding to support the creation of a loan fund designed to support communities of color, it was announced Thursday.

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National Urban League
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 - 9:54am

Connecting Fathers to Their Children: Families First & The Urban League

Building resilient families in our community takes collaboration, creativity and innovation. 

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National Urban League
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 - 9:48am

Birmingham Urban League Hosting a Rent and Utilities Community Pop-up Tour

FULTONDALE, Ala. (WIAT)– On September 22, the Birmingham Urban League and Thornton Enterprises will host a community pop-up tour to help those living in Jefferson County...

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National Urban League
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 - 9:42am

How Does This 14-Partner Pandemic Recovery Committee Plan To Get More Philadelphians To Work?

It’s a common refrain: Preparing Philadelphians for the workforce of the future will take collaboration.

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National Urban League
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 - 5:01pm

Black Mortgage Applicants in Charleston Denied Twice As Often As White Borrowers

Black mortgage applicants in the Charleston area are twice as likely to be denied...

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