To Be Equal is a syndicated weekly opinion column distributed by the National Urban League to news outlets across the nation since 1963, when it was started as “the Voice of Black America” by National Urban League President, Whitney M. Young, Jr.

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National Urban League
Thu, 16 Apr 2020 - 5:23pm

The Urban League's Role as Economic First Responder Is More Important Than Ever

Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League
 

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National Urban League
Thu, 09 Apr 2020 - 4:16pm

The World of Black-Owned Businesses and Entrepreneurs Has Lost its Greatest Champion

The World of Black-Owned Businesses and Entrepreneurs Has Lost its Greatest Champion with the Passing of Black Enterprise Founder Earl G. Graves, Sr.

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National Urban League
Thu, 02 Apr 2020 - 2:24pm

Trump Administration Hides Behind Coronavirus Crisis to Eliminate Civil Rights Protections

Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League
 

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National Urban League
Thu, 26 Mar 2020 - 5:55pm

Nation's Governors and Mayors Admirably Step In To Fill the Leadership Vacuum Left By President

Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League
 

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National Urban League
Thu, 19 Mar 2020 - 2:53pm

Coronavirus Crisis Highlights Racial Disparity in Healthcare and Economy

“Far too many African Americans still struggle to lead healthy and economically secure lives..."

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National Urban League
Thu, 12 Mar 2020 - 9:26pm

Clyburn Endorsement Demonstrates the Power of the Black Vote

Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League
 

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National Urban League
Thu, 05 Mar 2020 - 4:59pm

Check Your Mail! Urgent Phase of Census Begins By Mail March 12th

“The money that pays for hospitals, that pays for affordable housing…If our people are not counted, they literally do not receive the resources necessary."

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National Urban League
Thu, 27 Feb 2020 - 12:36pm

Russia Is Back: Congress Must Defy Trump and Stop Foreign Election Tampering

“Since at least 2014, known and unknown individuals, operating as part of a broader Russian effort known as ‘Project Lakhta,’ have engaged in political and electoral interference operations targeting populations within the Russian Federation and in various other countries..."

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National Urban League
Thu, 13 Feb 2020 - 5:59pm

Rev. William Barber's Poor People's Assembly and Moral March Will Be "Generationally Transformative"

“There’s no way we can inspire people to move with the normal politics that doesn’t fully address poverty..."

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National Urban League
Thu, 09 Jan 2020 - 4:38pm

War With Iran Is Ill-Advised And Thoughtless

“When the United States uses military force, the American people and members of the United States Armed Forces deserve a credible explanation regarding such use of military force..."

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