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National Urban League
Mon, 23 Mar 2020 - 12:36pm

CFUL Applauds Charter for Putting Community First During Crisis

As Americans continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Florida Urban League (Orlando, FL) applauds Charter for ensuring that Floridians remain connected.

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National Urban League
Mon, 02 Mar 2020 - 12:39pm

Minority Students Visit Nebraska State Capitol, Seek Diversity in Legislature

The dimly lit intricate mosaics, high ceilings with tall beams, wide murals and hanging chandeliers decorating the Nebraska State Capitol, along with the sounds of chitchat and the walking foot-taps of adults — mostly white and wearing suits and ties — are typical in the State Capitol.

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National Urban League
Mon, 09 Mar 2020 - 12:38pm

CROWN Act Gains Momentum: Becomes Law in VA & CO

The CROWN Coalition, the official national supporters of the CROWN Act movement; an alliance founded by Dove, National Urban League, Western Center on Law & Poverty and Color Of Change, along with over 50 CROWN Act supporting organizations are thrilled to announce the Commonwealth of Virginia and the state of Colorado as the

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National Urban League
Mon, 23 Mar 2020 - 12:35pm

NUL Congressional Advocacy Program - DEADLINE EXTENDED

In light of the recent changes and adjustments we have all had to make in response to the COVID-19 crisis, we are happy to announce that the National Urban League Congressional Advocacy Program Spring 2020 Cohort application deadline will be EXTENDED until Sunday, March 29, 2020

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National Urban League
Fri, 06 Mar 2020 - 9:39am

Milwaukee Urban League Celebrates First Ever Junior Youth STEAM Summit
About 200 students in grades 5-8 recently took part in a day of hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts/agriculture, and science ...

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National Urban League
Mon, 09 Mar 2020 - 2:48pm

Urgent Phase of Census Begins March 12: Information by Mail
“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
Mon, 02 Mar 2020 - 12:39pm

Columbus Urban League Recognizes Achievements by Black Women
It’s the end of Black History Month, and for the first time ever, the Columbus Urban League (Columbus, OH) held a brunch Saturday morning, celebrating the contributions of some trailblazing women in central Ohio.

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National Urban League
Mon, 02 Mar 2020 - 12:38pm

Accurate Census Count Crucial for Funding Public Assistance Programs
It's that time again. Every 10 years, every person living in the United States is counted by the Census Bureau.

Indianapolis Urban League (Indianapolis, IN) CEO Tony Mason said making sure everyone is counted matters because an undercount means less money to go towards helping families in need.

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National Urban League
Mon, 09 Mar 2020 - 12:59pm

Urban League, AT&T Partner to Boost Local Employment
The Urban League and AT&T Missouri co-hosted a job fair at the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis (St. Louis, MO) on Thursday.

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National Urban League
Mon, 02 Mar 2020 - 12:39pm

Lorain County Urban League Presents First Chili Cook-Off
The perfect blend of spices, meat and beans was put up to a vote Feb. 29 with the first chili cook off put on by the Lorain County Urban League (Elyria, OH) Guild.

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