ReMarcs Newsletter - February 22, 2020

The Census is coming! And so is our second tele-town hall to help you get ready. Sign up now to hear from Martin Luther King, III and other national leaders. | Reclaim Your Vote. The stakes couldn't be higher for Black communities in 2020! Check out our new partnership with BET for all things voting. | New episode. Think tobacco is wack? Our kids don’t. Studies show that vaping has caused a surge in young people who are addicted to smoking. Hear the latest. | A seat at the table. Join us for an engaging session on Feb. 25th about the challenges diverse leaders face as they rise in their careers. | Black Census Roundtable. We hosted diverse voices in Washington, D.C. this week to exchange strategies for making sure Black communities are fully counted in the 2020 Census. Catch the highlights and do your part to Make Black Count!

Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onSat, 02/22/2020 - 10:11

National Urban League and BET Announce Multi-Phased Social Impact Campaign #ReclaimYourVote

LOS ANGELES (February 20, 2020) -- Today, at META:2020, the National Urban League announced #ReclaimYourVote, a social change campaign in partnership with BET Networks committed to harnessing Black collective power and increasing Black participation in the 2020 Census and the 2020 Election.

The nationwide #ReclaimYourVote campaign will layout the most significant issues, break down otherwise confusing processes, and highlight specific ways where we can reclaim our collective power by harnessing the power of media, entertainment, and technology to drive civic engagement. #ReclaimYourVote will leverage this opportunity through community activations, television spots, compelling print, social and digital media platforms and urge the Black community to be counted in the census and to take a stand and vote.

Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onThu, 02/20/2020 - 14:17

ReMarcs Newsletter - February 15, 2020

Poor People's Campaign. 140 million people struggle with poverty in the richest country in the world. And Rev. William Barber is taking action. Join the effort! | New episode! How do we keep America safe AND protect our rights in the face of government surveillance? This week's guest offers answers. Take a listen. | Houston 2020. We're busy planning an epic 4-day experience for you! Drop your suggestions for speakers, topics, and events into our survey. | What's in the latest Jobs Report? Our Chief Economic Advisor, Dr. Bernard Anderson, breaks down Black unemployment and other numbers. Check it out. 

Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onWed, 02/19/2020 - 10:51

January Jobs Report: Dr. Bernard Anderson Breaks Down Black Unemployment and Other Numbers

The economy is in the 11th year of continuous uninterrupted growth, the longest expansion in American history.   Economic activity, measured by GDP, is rising at a steady, balanced pace, the labor market is fully employed, and inflation is effectively under controlPayroll employment rose by 225,000 jobs, an

Submitted byiamempowered onFri, 02/14/2020 - 16:09