National Urban League and Tennessee Affiliates Condemn Expulsion of Black Law Makers

WASHINGTON, D.C and TENNESEE (April 6, 2023) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial, Knoxville Area Urban League President and CEO Charles Lomax, Ph.D, Memphis Urban League President and CEO Tonja Fifer, Urban League of Middle Tennessee President and CEO Clifton Harris, and Urban League of Greater Chattanooga President and CEO Candy Johnson, condemned the expulsion of Tennessee Representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson...
Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onFri, 04/07/2023 - 08:20

Vice President Harris’ Historic Trip To Africa Promotes Global Peace, Economic Prosperity

Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League
 

“It is your spark, your creativity, and your determination that will drive the future.  And with that then, African ideas and innovations will shape the future of the world.  And so we must invest in the African ingenuity and creativity, which will unlock incredible economic growth and opportunities, not only for the people of the 54 countries that make up this diverse continent, but for the American people and people around the world.” – Vice President Kamala Harris, address to Ghanian youth

Africa is home to more than 1.4 billion people, whose median age is 19.

By 2050, one in four people on Earth will be on the continent.  Peace and stability in Africa are vital to peace and stability in the rest of the world.

Submitted bycmonteil@nul.org onThu, 04/06/2023 - 18:49

Legacy Civil Rights Leaders Officially Endorse the Freedom to Learn Campaign

National Urban League, National Action Network, NAACP, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and National Council of Negro Women: “Together We Stand Against Fearmongers” 

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Submitted byiamempowered onTue, 04/04/2023 - 15:05

Urban League of Madison Teaches Encourages Students About STEM

MADISON (April 3, 2023) – The Urban League of Madison (Madison, WI) hosted what could be the next generation of STEM geniuses this past Friday, March 31st.

Game Design and Coding Day, in its sixth year, is an event open to middle and high school students to get them interested in careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).

The event usually occurs during the school district’s spring break to provide a safe and educational environment for students.

President and CEO of the Urban League, Ruben Anthony, along with Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, were also at the event.

Submitted bymgenaotemp@nul.org onMon, 04/03/2023 - 12:07

Citizens Announces New Partnerships with Urban League of Essex County & Other Non-Profits for Workforce Development Initiative

NEWARK (April 3, 2023) - Residents and businesses in Hudson and Essex Counties will benefit from broader and more equitable access to job training and development programs under a $340,000 workforce development programming commitment announced today by Citizens.

The initiative, benefitting LISC Greater Newark, Urban League of Essex County (Newark, NJ), Per Scholas and Year Up New Jersey, will focus on enabling skills-based job training in evolving industries, bridging the digital skills gap in historically marginalized communities and more.

Submitted bymgenaotemp@nul.org onMon, 04/03/2023 - 12:03

ReMarcs Newsletter - April 1, 2023

Mourning Randall Robinson. Join in on honoring the legacy of the TransAfrica founder & president who helped open the door of freedom in South Africa. | The countdown is on! Get ready for the State of Black America® report, which drops on April 15. And join us at Morehouse College or virtually for the official launch event on April 18.  | Ready for a boost? Getting vaxxed and boosted is still the first line of defense in the fight against COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know. | Buying the block. Tap into the latest episode of Justice Now as we unpack generational wealth, homeownership + much more. | Get ready for Houston! Summertime is quickly approaching and we can’t wait to see you at #NULConf23. Register today to join the festivities. | Ready to secure the bag? Register for our FREE webinar on Wednesday as we tap into pay transparency and tips for negotiating your next salary.

Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onSat, 04/01/2023 - 09:49
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