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
Fri, 27 May 2022 - 4:26pm

Biden's Executive Order On Policing Is A Necessary Step Forward

“Our criminal justice system must respect the dignity and rights of all persons and adhere to our fundamental obligation to ensure fair and impartial justice for all.  This is imperative —"

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National Urban League
Fri, 20 May 2022 - 7:04pm

Racist Killers Are Enabled By Nation's Sinfully Lax Gun Policies

“Once again, so-called pro-life pundits and politicians responded by pontificating about all of the possible causes of the shooting tragedy, like mental illness, while willfully ignoring the role of white supremacy and easy access to firearms..."

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National Urban League
Fri, 06 May 2022 - 6:22pm

On Mother's Day, Celebrate The Women Who Shape The Racial Justice Movement

“We've had to believe in something beyond what was readily available to us. We were always aware of our dignity, always aware of our worth, always aware of those things for our children and our community."

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National Urban League
Fri, 29 Apr 2022 - 3:28pm

Black-Owned Restaurants Are The Heart Of Our Communities. The Black Restaurant Accelerator Is Helping Them Grow And Thrive

“Restaurants are places where people from different walks of life gather for nourishment, social interaction, and an opportunity to belong to a community."

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National Urban League
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 - 12:29pm

Elon Musk Takeover Of Twitter Would Be A Disaster For Civil Rights And Democracy

“The prospect of Musk using his massive wealth to take control of one of the most influential social media platforms, and to impose his own personal vision of what is best for democracy and free speech, underscores our precarious state of affairs..."

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National Urban League
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 - 2:17pm

The Pulse Of Black America: The Complexities Of Black Pain And Black Pride

“The psychological toll of always anticipating that next set back where one unexpected bill, short paycheck, or medical emergency will derail months, maybe years, of plans and priorities is exhausting."

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National Urban League
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 - 8:04am

Women's History Month Sees Historic Progress For Black Women In America, But Work Remains To Achieve Full Equality

"From the first settlers who came to our shores, from the first American Indian families who befriended them, men and women have worked together to build this nation."

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National Urban League
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 - 7:54pm

Ketanji Brown Jackson Will Bring A Much-Needed New Perspective To The Supreme Court

“The advancement of Black people into positions of power traditionally held by white people is a threat to white supremacy. It frustrates a narrative about merit, threatens the expectation of unlimited control and power,..."

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National Urban League
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 - 9:34am

Hate Crimes Conviction Of Ahmaud Arbery's Killers Marks A Turning Point In The Effort To Confront Racial Violence

“When we hear the name of Ahmaud Arbery, we will now hear and think of change.” – Wanda Cooper-Jones, announcing the formation of a scholarship in her late son’s honor.

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National Urban League
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 - 4:28pm

Supreme Court Decision On Alabama's Gerrymandered Maps Makes A Mockery Of The Voting Rights Act

The reactionary right wing of the Supreme Court showed its true colors this week. Just as Selma’s officers didn’t arrest or charge John Lewis before administering the punishment of their billy clubs, SCOTUS denied Black voters in Alabama a seat in Congress without even hearing arguments."

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