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National Urban League
Sat, 14 May 2022 - 10:05am

ReMarcs Newsletter - May 14, 2022

New community center alert! Read more on how three women built a community center on the ground of once segregated land in New Orleans. | Let’s talk women’s rights. Here’s why efforts to roll back reproductive rights are part of a larger agenda to re-establish white male dominance. | COVID doesn’t play fair. Although we don’t have full control over the spread of COVID-19, you can take control of your health + get vaxxed. Here’s how. | Roe v. Wade. Watch as we unpack the leaked SCOTUS draft, how it could affect you or loved ones + what’s next in the fight for abortion rights. | T-minus 3 days! On Tuesday, catch all of the virtual gems geared towards small business owners at the Small Business Capitol Hill Summit. RSVP now. | Need affordable internet? Read more on the FCC’s new federal benefit that will provide discounts to households for broadband services. | #NULCONF22 is coming! It’s time to secure your registration for the biggest conference of the summer. Meet us in D.C. from July 20-23.

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National Urban League
Sat, 07 May 2022 - 10:00am

ReMarcs Newsletter - May 7, 2022

Moms, we adore you! This Mother’s Day is dedicated to all of the moms + mother figures whose guidance and love help to sustain our communities. | 100 Black restaurants supported! See how we celebrated a big milestone of the Black Restaurant Accelerator program with our partner PepsiCo. | Still not vaxxed? As cases begin to rise, it’s time to take the pledge to become #AllInAgainstCOVID and get vaxxed + boosted. Learn more. | Ready to level up your biz? Register now for the Small Business Capitol Hill Summit for tips on securing small business contracts + much more. |. We’re back + virtual! The 2022 Legislative Policy Conference is back this June. Save the date to sit at the roundtable with policy influencers. | Let’s talk personal branding! Tap into our free webinar on Wednesday to learn tips + tricks on how to leverage personal branding trends. Register now. | New jobs report. Dr. Bernard Anderson, our Chief Economics Adviser, shares an in-depth look at the state of the economy. Here’s what the numbers tell us.

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National Urban League
Sat, 30 Apr 2022 - 9:56am

ReMarcs Newsletter - April 30, 2022

Congrats, Dr. George T. French! Dr. French has officially been inaugurated as the president of Clark Atlanta University. Watch the full program | Calling all Black restaurateurs! We’ve partnered with the PepsiCo Foundation for a $10 million commitment to help your business grow. | COVID-19 isn’t over. Give yourself a boost before you step into your summer plans by staying up to date with the latest vaccine recommendations. | Mark your calendars! Join us for the Small Business Capitol Hill Summit for tips to expand your business, access capital + much more. RSVP today. | #NULCONF22 is calling your name! Meet us in D.C. this July to network with young professionals, civil rights leaders + many others. Register today.

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National Urban League
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 - 9:52am

ReMarcs Newsletter - April 23, 2022

New entrepreneurship center alert! The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis is expanding its resources for small business owners. Read more. | Stop the Twitter takeover. Here’s why we stand against Elon Musk’s efforts to gain full private ownership of Twitter. | It’s time to hit rewind! Tune in to the State of Black America virtual event to catch up on conversations with HBCU students and civil rights leaders. | Double dose of protection. Mask mandates are changing but we encourage you to get vaxxed + stay masked in high-risk areas. Learn more. | The results are in! Tune in as we unpack the results of our Pulse of Black America poll that highlights issues shaping the nation. | Let’s talk cryptocurrency! Dive into our webinar on April 27 to learn the tricks of the trade about bitcoin, NFTs, investing + much more. RSVP now. | Start planning your summer! This July we’re back in-person for the first time since 2019 for the Annual Conference. Register now to meet us in D.C.

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National Urban League
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 - 9:46am

ReMarcs Newsletter - April 16, 2022

Catch up on the gems! Our virtual State of Black America extravaganza was filled with Black excellence + must see moments. Take a look. | State of Black America® report. Dive into our 2022 report that highlights key issues in our communities such as voting rights + much more. | The Pulse of Black America. Read more on how we used interviews to depict the complexities of Black pain + pride. | Your vote matters. In a season where Black voters are being targeted, it’s important for you to #ReclaimYourVote. Here’s how. | The time for justice is now! Tune in to our latest episode as we get down to the bottom of how you can reclaim your vote + protect your rights. | Summer is heating up! This July, we’re taking over your screens + the streets of D.C. for our Annual Conference. Register today. | Celebrating Ramadan, Easter, and Passover! From our Urban League family to yours, we wish everyone a happy + safe holiday.

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National Urban League
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 - 9:37am

ReMarcs Newsletter - April 9, 2022

Congrats Justice Jackson! This week, she made history. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson will now serve as the first Black woman in the Supreme Court. | Launching on Tuesday! When it comes to our voting rights, we want all the action. Our new report breaks it down. Read more. | Coming to a screen near you! On Tuesday, tune in for our virtual roundtable with civil rights leaders and HBCU students + much more. | Atlanta, we’re on the way! Kick it with us on April 12 at CAU for the #ReclaimYourVote rally with community leaders. | #AllInAgainstCOVID. Ready for a boost? The fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is now available for people who are immunocompromised. Read more. | Grab your Seat at the Table. We’ve partnered with UNCF to award up to $25,000 in scholarship funds to students! Apply today. | Tune in. On this episode, we sit down with Rev. Leah Daughtry to discuss actionable steps to implement change within your community. | Have you filed your taxes? Take this tax season to another level by donating stocks to the League to qualify for a charitable deduction. | 

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National Urban League
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 - 3:49pm

ReMarcs Newsletter - April 2, 2022

Pull up your virtual chair. The State of Black America is back and hitting your screens on April 12th! Tune in as we unpack voting rights + much more. | #ConfirmJudgeJackson. The racist attacks to derail the confirmation of Judge Jackson will NOT succeed. Text WEFIGHTFORHER to 52886 now. | The stats are in! Black communities have been hit the hardest during COVID-19. Read more on the health disparities we face during the pandemic. | Building a sustainable future. Join Marc H. Morial on Monday at 7PM ET for a virtual town hall to protect our communities from gentrification. | Equality is the minimum. Tune in to our latest episode as we break down the barriers that prevent women from becoming homeowners. | Advancing Black Entrepreneurs. Join the conversation on April 8th for a FREE 90-minute guided session with tips on leveling up your business. RSVP.

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National Urban League
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 - 9:30am

ReMarcs Newsletter - April 2, 2022

Pull up your virtual chair. The State of Black America is back and hitting your screens on April 12th! Tune in as we unpack voting rights + much more. | #ConfirmJudgeJackson. The racist attacks to derail the confirmation of Judge Jackson will NOT succeed. Text WEFIGHTFORHER to 52886 now. | The stats are in! Black communities have been hit the hardest during COVID-19. Read more on the health disparities we face during the pandemic. | Building a sustainable future. Join Marc H. Morial on Monday at 7PM ET for a virtual town hall to protect our communities from gentrification. | Equality is the minimum. Tune in to our latest episode as we break down the barriers that prevent women from becoming homeowners.Advancing Black Entrepreneurs. Join the conversation on April 8th for a FREE 90-minute guided session with tips on leveling up your business. RSVP.

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National Urban League
Sat, 26 Mar 2022 - 1:13pm

ReMarcs Newsletter - March 26, 2022

DC, we’re on the way. Registration is now open for the National Urban League Annual Conference. Reserve your spot. | #WeStandWithUkraine. The current threat to democracy has taken siege overseas, and it’s time for Black Americans to be in solidarity against bigotry. | #StateofBlackAmerica. On April 12th we’re featuring heavy hitters in the policy arena who are dedicated to ending voter suppression. Sign up. | COVID-19 isn’t over. There’s a new variant in town, and getting vaxxed + boosted is now more critical than ever. Learn more. | #WeFightForHer. Black women are qualified in all arenas, and Judge Jackson’s nomination to SCOTUS impacts us all. Tune in now. | What’s your legacy? Close out Women’s History Month with us on March 30th as we host a live session on legacy building. RSVP now. | Round of applause! Here’s why we’re elated Congress included funding for our critical work in communities across the country in its 2022 spending package. | Ready to save on your taxes? Did you know, when you donate stock to the League, you are eligible to take a charitable deduction? Find out more.

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National Urban League
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 - 10:21am

ReMarcs Newsletter - March 19, 2022

Past, present + future. As we celebrate the progress women – especially Black women – have made, let's also recognize the work we have yet to do. | T-minus 3 weeks! Our voting rights are under attack and the 2022 State of Black America® report will break it down. Sign up for updates. | Ready for a re-up? Getting vaxxed is still the first line of defense against COVID-19, but getting boosted will increase your protection. Learn more. | Act now. Ketanji Brown Jackson's SCOTUS confirmation hearings start Monday. Text WEFIGHTFORHER to 52886 and tell your Senators to #ConfirmJackson! | A new era. Watch as we sit down with our new young professionals president, Shalondan Hollingshed, to unpack her experiences as a young activist. | Supporting Black + minority businesses. Take a look at our first-of-its-kind research into how HBCUs are helping Black entrepreneurs.

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