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“By our readiness to allow arms to be purchased at will and fired at whim, by allowing our movie and television screens to teach our children that the hero is one who masters the art of shooting and the technique of killing, by allowing all these developments, we have created an atmosphere in which violence and hatred have become popular pastimes.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

When the nation’s students march to protest gun violence in their schools, they are following in a proud tradition of student leadership in social justice in America.

“Working together to confront hate – regardless of its source or target – is the only way forward,” insist National Urban League, Anti-Defamation League, UnidosUS, The Asian American Foundation, National Action Network

New York, NY, May 25, 2023 … Just over a year ago, we came together as our nation was mourning devastating losses in the horrific, hate-fueled attack in Buffalo. Together, we called for a national Summit on confronting hate and extremism.  In our call to action, we urged, “[Our organizations] representing communities that have been targeted again and again – all understand that we are not safe until we all are safe and that we cannot fight hatred, violence, and white supremacy alone.  Fighting this threat requires government, civil society, industry – the entire nation – to act.”  

NEW YORK (MAY 24, 2023) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial released the following statement in remembrance of the Queen of Rock and Roll Tina Turner:

“Tina Turner was a magnetic singer whose music and boundless passion for life enchanted fans all around the world. Known as the Queen of Rock and Roll, Turner’s half-century career showcased her courage and determination to redefine the music industry while living in her truth with compassion, honesty, and love.