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National Urban League
Sat, 15 Aug 2020 - 1:49pm

ReMarcs Newsletter - August 15, 2020

It's finally here. Our highly-anticipated 2020 State of Black America®: Unmasked report is hot off the press! Read it now. | State of Black America® Virtual Series. Didn’t catch the livestream? Watch all four sessions here, filled with powerful nuggets and insights! | On the historic VP pick. Senator Kamala Harris is the first Black woman named to a major party national ticket. Here’s why that's so significant. | Free small biz webinar. Join us on August 20th to learn how to build leverage, flexibility, and sustainability for minority-owned small businesses. | Applying for jobs? But receiving very few responses? Tune in this Wednesday, August 19th to learn tips for getting your resume in front of a recruiter. | Monday mornings with Marc. Kick off the week with updates from Marc Morial on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show. Tune in Mondays at 8:30AM ET!

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National Urban League
Sat, 08 Aug 2020 - 1:44pm

ReMarcs Newsletter - August 8, 2020

2020 report drops on Thursday! Don't miss the release of our highly anticipated publication on August 13, featuring powerful esssays and insights. | Virtual series. Join a stellar line up of activists and leaders for essential discussions dedicated to Black lives and Black power on August 13 at 2PM ET! | Home to Harlem. Get a peek into the future Urban League Empowerment Center, one of the largest and most significant projects in Harlem in 50 years.| Tips for a virtual workforce. Didn’t have a chance to catch the Navigating Virtual Bias virtual session? Watch it here! | Your Monday mornings just got better. Don’t miss Marc Morial’s weekly commentary on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show every Monday at 8:30AM ET! | New Jobs Report. Dr. Bernard Anderson, our Senior Economic Advisor, shares an in-depth look at the state of the economy. Here’s what the numbers tell us. | Black Broadcasters Matter. DuJuan McCoy joins us to talk about broadcast TV closing the digital divide and influencing social justice movements. Listen now!

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National Urban League
Sat, 01 Aug 2020 - 6:23pm

ReMarcs Newsletter - August 1, 2020

Urban League Empowerment Center. We're proud to share that NYC will remain our home, with historic plans for our future move to Harlem! Read on. | On the eviction crisis. With eviction moratoriums expiring, millions of Americans face an uncertain future. Here’s what can be done to prevent this. | Navigating Virtual Bias. Join us this Wednesday, August 5th to learn how to manage the biases that come with a virtual workforce. | 2020 State of Black America. Our highly-anticipated annual report is almost here! Tune in for the release of the latest findings on August 13 at 2PM Eastern. | Weekly commentary. Tune in Mondays at 8:30AM ET as Marc Morial joins the Rickey Smiley Morning Show to share updates related to our communities. | Make Black Count. Completing the Census is quick and simple. Plus, it can help your community secure billions in funding. Fill it out this weekend!

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National Urban League
Sat, 25 Jul 2020 - 11:30am

ReMarcs Newsletter - July 25, 2020

The countdown is on. July 26 marks 100 days out from Election Day and the stakes are high for Black communities. Learn how to #ReclaimYourVote. | Restore the Voting Rights Act. John Lewis put his life on the line to end racial discrimination in voting. Here’s how Congress can help honor his legacy. | Party with us! Did you know the Census determines how many seats your state gets in the House of Representatives? Join us on Thursday for more gems. | Vote, vote, vote. We're proud to partner with Michelle Obama's initiative, When We All Vote, to increase voter participation. Join us! | New episode! Tune in to the Rickey Smiley Morning Show for The State of Black America with Marc Morial. Listen on Mondays at 8:30AM ET. | The latest. COVID-19 could be the thing that keeps people at home on Election Day, unless we get prepared. Get the inside scoop from our Policy team.

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National Urban League
Sat, 18 Jul 2020 - 8:38am

ReMarcs Newsletter - July 18, 2020

On reopening schools. In the words of NY Governor Andrew Cuomo, we must not "use our children as guinea pigs." Here's why we MUST prioritize safety. | State of Black America with Marc Morial. We've teamed up with the Rickey Smiley Morning Show to bring you updates! Listen on Mondays at 8:30AM ET. | Salary negotiation. Join us to learn the tools for salary negotiation, how to calculate your professional worth, and how to ask for a raise. | Make Black Count. Take 10 minutes to fill out the 10-question form online. It'll go a long way in securing money and representation for your community! | Advancing Black Entrepreneurs. We're partnering with Chase for Business to help Black businesses recover and move forward from the pandemic. Sign up! | New episode!  This week, the head of the Houston Area Urban League talks efforts to halt the spread of COVID-19 in a largely Black city. Take a listen.

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National Urban League
Sat, 11 Jul 2020 - 9:44am

ReMarcs Newsletter - July 11, 2020

Tune in Thursday. We're excited to launch our Urban League Fights for You virtual series with MC Lyte! Tune in on Instagram (@mclyte), 7/16 at 8PM ET. | It's time to change the name. Native American communities have objected to the Redskins name from the beginning. Here's why we stand with them. | The latest updates. Marc Morial covers the uptick in COVID-19 cases, how you can help fight for racial justice, and more in his biweekly update. Watch now! | Complete your Census. You can do it from the comfort of your phone, tablet or laptop. Do your part to help secure billions in funding for your community! | Inside scoop. Our D.C. office has the latest on school reopenings, police reform, racial justice, COVID-19, and more. Read on!

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National Urban League
Sat, 04 Jul 2020 - 1:04pm

ReMarcs Newsletter - July 4, 2020

On July 4th. This holiday weekend, be sure to read Frederick Douglass' iconic speech, in which he asks, "What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July?" | The latest updates. Marc Morial is back with his biweekly Facebook Live series on the COVID-19 surge, the fight for racial justice, and much more. Watch now! | #TakeEmDown. Confederate statues in public spaces are indeed a form of racial intimidation. We dive into why they should be eliminated ASAP. | Ready for a seat at the table? Join us on July 8th to learn strategies to navigate the corporate space and secure diverse leadership roles! | Monthly Jobs Report. Our Senior Economic Advisor Dr. Bernard Anderson breaks down the unemployment numbers. See where our economy stands. | New episode! Hear from our Louisville, Minneapolis & Atlanta affiliate leaders doing racial justice work on the ground. Plus, updates from our policy team!

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National Urban League
Sat, 27 Jun 2020 - 3:08pm

ReMarcs Newsletter - June 27, 2020

Demand justice! Take these easy steps to tell Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a bold plan for police accountability. | COVID-19 is NOT over. Recent numbers show a surge in coronavirus infections, confirming our worst fears. More on this. | State of the Census. Black communities are at risk of being left out of the 2020 Census and losing critical funding. Here's how we change course ASAP. | State of the Movement. Watch Marc Morial & Ray Shackelford, who leads our young professionals network, discuss where we are and where we're headed. | Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Watch as Michael E. Cristal explores timely topics with Marc Morial and presents a $50,000 gift to support our work!

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National Urban League
Sat, 13 Jun 2020 - 8:43am

ReMarcs Newsletter - June 13, 2020

Legislative Policy Conference. The 2-day event kicks off this Monday, June 15! Don't miss out on critical conversations and insights. Sign up and tune in. | Police reform. This week, Marc Morial testified in front of Congress alongside George Floyd’s brother and other advocates for change. Here's what he said. | The latest. Marc Morial shares updates around the ongoing fight for police reform, racial justice, and more. Watch now on Facebook Live! | Feeling stuck in your career? Join our session this Wednesday, June 17 to learn the strategies to get to the next level and plan your next promotion. | The power and promise of 5G. How do we ensure Black communities thrive in the digital economy? We'll discuss in Monday's session, presented by Verizon.| New episode! We're back with a riveting conversation about faith, race, and the survival of both in the Black community. Take a listen. | 2020 Census. One way to fight injustice is to fill out your Census form, which helps determine federal funding for policing in your community. Do it today!

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National Urban League
Wed, 10 Jun 2020 - 11:04am

ReMarcs Newsletter - June 6, 2020

Civil unrest. As protests grip cities and towns across the country, Marc Morial shares the latest on the fight for justice. Watch it on Facebook Live. | Police reform. Countless incidents of violence show that much of police culture in the United States is infected with racism. Here are our proposed measures to change that. | Legislative Policy Conference. Check out the lineup for our upcoming convening of the nation's top leaders and advocates, happening June 15-16. | Taking a stand. This week, Mastercard announced a $5 million donation to support our work in underserved communities. More on our partnership. | New unemployment numbers. The May Jobs Report is a shocker and our Senior Economic Advisor Dr. Bernard Anderson breaks it all down. Read on. | The latest. Our Policy team launched a new action alert to honor Breonna Taylor on what would have been her 27th birthday. Do your part to demand justice!

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