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 Mar 2023 - 7:59pm

Deregulation Leads To Crashed Trains And Crashed Economies

“Powerful lobbying by regulated industries for decades have delayed, weakened, or rolled back public safety and environmental protection regulations that have taken a toll on our communities, health, and environment."

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National Urban League
Thu, 02 Mar 2023 - 12:32pm

Crushing Student Loan Debt Hinders Black Home Ownership, Feeds Racial Wealth Gap & Stalls Economic Growth

“I woke up this morning with a lot on my mind, thinking about my own mother. And the history of Black Americans locked out of every major federal relief program from the Homestead Act to the GI Bill, targeted by redlining, denied the ability to build generational wealth because of policy violence,..."

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National Urban League
Fri, 10 Feb 2023 - 7:22am

President Biden Responds To National Urban League Priorities In State Of The Union Address

“Imagine what it’s like to lose a child at the hands of the law. Imagine having to worry whether your son or daughter will come home from walking down the street or playing in the park or just driving their car ..."

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National Urban League
Fri, 03 Feb 2023 - 2:34pm

Nine Decades After NFL Banned Black Players, Super Bowl LVII Is The First To Feature Two Black Starting Quarterbacks

“The NFL has a long and racist history with Black QBs. There was a time when people questioned if Black quarterbacks had the intellectual capability to play the most mentally challenging position in American team sports."

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National Urban League
Thu, 26 Jan 2023 - 5:57pm

Gov. DeSantis Has Charted A Course To The White House That Cuts Straight Through The Swamp Of White Supremacy [January 26, 2023]

“Ron DeSantis has clearly demonstrated that he wants to dictate whose story does and doesn't belong. He wants to control what our kids can learn based on politics and not sound policy..."

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National Urban League
Thu, 19 Jan 2023 - 3:10pm

On The 50th Anniversary Of Landmark Abortion Decision, Legality Alone Is Not Enough

Overturning Roe and outlawing abortions will never make them go away. It only makes them more dangerous, especially for the poor and marginalized. People will die because of this decision. And we will never stop until abortion rights are restored in the United States of America. -- Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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National Urban League
Thu, 12 Jan 2023 - 11:24am

The “Bad, Brilliant Brother From Brooklyn,” Hakeem Jeffries, Makes History As First Black Leader In Congress

“America needs political leadership that can inspire disparate constituencies and star-crossed communities to coalesce around ideas, issues and goals that transcend party loyalty … "

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National Urban League
Thu, 29 Dec 2022 - 10:12am

Governor Abbott's Christmas Eve Act of Cruelty Against Refugees Makes Mockery of “Good Will Toward Men”

"Governor Abbott abandoned children on the side of the road in below freezing temperatures on Christmas Eve without coordinating with any Federal or local authorities.  This was a cruel, dangerous, and shameful stunt."

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National Urban League
Tue, 13 Dec 2022 - 12:40pm

Fair Access To Financial Services Is Vital To Closing The Racial Wealth Gap

“In 2022, in the United States of America, you can be turned away at a bank because of the color of your skin. The wealth and income disparities between white and minority households are a consequence of the unequal access and treatment minorities have faced."

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National Urban League
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 - 5:56pm

Historic Election Of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Ushers In A New Era Of Inclusive, More Equitable Civic Leadership

“Karen Bass has a long history of always being on the side of the people, fighting for the people, fighting for the people whose voices aren’t in the room but must be present.” 

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