Urban League Leads Father's Day March to Lift Up Black Fathers

A Father’s Day march with a focus on justice was held Sunday in Center City. The march started at the Octavius Catto monument on purpose. Following the Civil War, Catto was one of Philadelphia’s most prominent civil rights activists — rights that this group says they’re continuing to fight for more than a century and a half later.

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National Urban League President and CEO Hails the Department of Justice’s New Policy Limits on Chokeholds and No-Knock Entries

Washington, D.C. (September 21, 2021) –National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the Department of Justice’s new policy limits on chokeholds and no-knock entries:

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Meijer Donates $1 million to 19 Urban League Affiliates Across the Midwest

Meijer is donating $1 million to 19 different Urban League chapters across the Midwest as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion.

In Michigan, three Urban League affiliates will each receive $52,000.

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Mothers in Action, LA Urban League, Others Surpass 10k Vaccinations along Crenshaw Corridor

Mothers In Action in collaboration with the LA Urban League (Los Angeles, CA), Brotherhood Crusade, FEMA, Cal OES and others have been working tirelessly to bring the much-needed Johnson & Johnson Vaccine to the Crenshaw Community.  The site, which on March 11, ensured that the African American community would have access and equity to the v

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Urban League Leaders Condemn Minneapolis Police Shooting and City's Initial Response

NEW YORK and MINNEAPOLIS (February 6, 2022) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial and Urban League Twin Cities President and CEO Steven Belton issued the following joint statement regarding the fatal shooting of Amir Locke by Minneapolis Police Officer Mark Hanneman:

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Urban League of Racine & Kenosha Host Financial Literacy Talks Throughout February

RACINE, WA – Every Wednesday in February, the Urban League of Racine and Kenosha (Racine,, WA) will host a month-long talk series to discuss financial literacy, called Financial Freedom February.

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National Urban League Partners with Federal Health Agency to Bolster Vaccine Rates in Hardest-Hit, Highest-Risk Communities

NEW YORK (February 16, 2022) -- A partnership between the National Urban League and the U.S.

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Civil Rights Leaders Challenge NFL Team Owners to Prioritize Racial Diversity and Inclusion, Call for Creation of Advisory Commission to Recommend Reforms

NEW YORK (February 17, 2022) – Civil rights leaders today challenged NFL team owners to overhaul their hiring practices for head coaching and top executive positions by setting measurable goals for recr

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Greater Sacramento Urban League “Cuts to the Chase”

SACRAMENTO (Jan. 22, 2024) - Dream Girls hair salon in Elk Grove, California, has become a hub for Black women to prioritize their mental health. Gathering monthly at the salon, these women engage in discussions facilitated by licensed mental health professionals, addressing topics such as building healthy relationships and recognizing signs of depression.

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National Urban League: Hate Crimes Conviction of Ahmaud Arbery’s Murderers Is “A Major Milestone In the Nation's Ongoing Journey Toward Racial Justice"

NEW YORK (February 22, 2022) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H.

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