ReMarcs Newsletter - November 14, 2020
Eyes on Georgia. This election season has been a whirlwind of events, but it’s not over. Get ready for Georgia's runoff election on January 5, 2021! | To our President-elect. This week, we sent a letter to Biden with an agenda for the first 100 days. Take a look at our action plan for the new administration. | Catch up on business gems. Missed our virtual series this week? Watch the replay for tips to retool, rebuild & rebrand your business in a COVID-19 world. | Save the date. Tune in virtually on November 17th at 2:00 PM ET to learn tips on how to implement cybersecurity strategies for your business. | National Day of Empowerment. Today, our young professionals are gathering to celebrate a day dedicated to empowering others. Follow @NULYP for events! | New Episode. Tune in for a conversation about race, politics, and moving the country forward with Pete Buttigieg, two-term mayor of South Bend, IN.
Eyes on Georgia
This election season has been a whirlwind of events, but it’s not over. Get ready for Georgia's runoff election.
TEDxUStreetWomen Conference: Bold + Brilliant = Badass: Now What? Virtual
Launched in 2009, TEDx is program of locally organized events that bring the community together to share a TED-like experience. Some of the best talks from TEDx events have gone on to be featured on TED.com and garnered millions of views from audiences across the globe.
Urban League of Springfield Celebrates 107th Anniversary
For more than 100 years, the Urban League of Springfield (Springfield, MA) has been providing services to the community in times of need.
With the coronavirus pandemic affecting education, employment and the well-being of people across the globe, the work of the Urban League and other community organizations has become even more critical, said Paul Reville, a professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and keynote speaker for the Urban League’s 107th anniversary celebration.
This year’s event was held online Thursday due to the state’s social distancing requirements.
The event also honored 33 scholarship recipients who have demonstrated academic success and community service. The Urban League provides $30,000 to $40,000 per year for the African American Scholarship Fund, which is maintained at the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.
Urban League, CSL Behring Partner to Address Community Needs
Global biotherapeutics leader CSL Behring announced a community partnership with six Urban League affiliates across the U.S., starting with the Urban League of Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA). The partnership includes CSL Behring providing support to address the most pressing needs of the communities where the six Urban League affiliates serve and where the company has a strong community presence.
Areas of focus will include strengthening Public Health, Leadership Development, Workforce Diversity and Job Creation and Training. The partnership will also work toward the goal of improving understanding and awareness about plasma donation in coordination with CSL Plasma centers in each of the affiliates' communities.
Job Opportunity: Director, Urban Senior Jobs Program
Overview
The National Urban League (NUL) seeks a Director, Urban Senior Jobs Program. The Director leads federally and potentially privately-funded workforce grant(s) focused on availing opportunities for or connecting mature workers to meaningful careers. The Director will also be a steward and standard bearer of equity in social justice and its intersection with job accessibility.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Disparities in African American Financial Literacy: Serious Problems with the Concept
Cyber Security in the Age of COVID-19
Is your business vulnerable to a cyber attack? Join us to learn how to implement clear, comprehensive cybersecurity policies and take proactive measures to ensure the safety and integrity of your company data.
National Urban League Offers The Biden-Harris Administration An Agenda For Racial And Economic Justice
Marc H. Morial
President and CEO
National Urban League
“Now is when the real work begins. The hard work. The necessary work. The good work. The essential work to save lives and beat this pandemic. To rebuild our economy so it works for working people. To root out systemic racism in our justice system and society. To combat the climate crisis. To unite our country and heal the soul of our nation. The road ahead will not be easy. But America is ready. And so are Joe and I.” – Vice President-elect Kamala Harris
The 77 and a half million votes for President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris are the most ever cast for a presidential ticket, breaking the previous record set in 2008 for President Obama.
In this election, as in 2008, Black voter turnout made the difference. They were not voting for a symbolic victory. The nation is in crisis. They want action. And so does the National Urban League.