Applications are officially OPEN for the 2026-2027 cohort of the National Urban League Congressional Advocacy Program!

All active members of the Urban League Movement, including national staff, affiliate CEOs, affiliate staff, and auxiliary members are invited to apply. This interactive six-month virtual certification program equips leaders with the tools to master policy engagement with elected officials and drive change in their cities, states, and beyond. Participants will join a vibrant community of change-makers, connect with policy influencers, and elevate their advocacy skills to the next level!

Submit your application by September 21st and help us spread the word!  Application link 

For more information, please contact Toni Wiley, Senior Director of Congressional Advocacy at awiley@nul.org

Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League

“If you hear the dogs, keep going. If you see the torches in the woods, keep going; if there's shouting after you, keep going. Don't ever stop. Keep going. If you want a taste of freedom, keep going.”
― Harriet Tubman

There is no group in America today for whom this quote resonates more than Black women. 

On January 20, 2025, as the first Black woman to serve as Vice President ended her last day in office, the White House issued an executive order terminating diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and related contracts across the government.

Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League
 

“The plain and simple fact is that until we went into the streets, the federal government was indifferent to our demands. It was not until the streets and jails of Birmingham were filled that Congress began to think about civil rights legislation. It was not until construction sites were picketed in the North that Negro workers were hired. We here today are only the first wave. When we leave, it will be to carry on the civil rights revolution home with us into every nook and cranny of the land.”
A. Philip Randolph's 1963 March on Washington 

On August 28th, thousands of people from every corner of this country will descend on the Lincoln Memorial for the 63rd anniversary of the March on Washington. As they climb the steps of the monument, much of the setting remains the same as it did those six decades ago, but we are living in a different America.

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