ADVISORY FOR: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2022
CONTACT:        Niambé Tomlinson (National Urban League)
                           ntomlinson@nul.org | 585-576-4406
                          Diane Larché (Urban League of Greater Atlanta)
                          diane@larchecommunications.com | 404-273-3227
                          Khadijah M. Davis (Planned Parenthood Action Fund)
                          khadijah.davis@ppfa.org | 212-261-4583
                          Angelo Greco (National Coalition on Black Civic Participation)

NEW YORK (December 1, 2022) – Today the National Urban League and Wells Fargo announced a $5 million grant to create the Diverse Appraiser Initiative, a new program that aims to increase diversity and reduce barriers to entry in the home appraisal industry.

Washington, D.C. (November 30, 2022) — Today, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, released the following statement congratulating Congressman Hakeem Jeffries for being elected to serve as Minority Leader for the House Democratic Caucus. He is the first Black lawmaker in history to lead a major political party in Congress:  
 
“Today, we congratulate Leader Jeffries on a historic election as the first Black lawmaker to lead a major political party. Not only does this election symbolize the growing representation of diverse membership in Congress and our country, but it also creates a positive image for young people in our communities who may aspire to serve in positions such as this.
 

Will Urge Passage of the Fair Access to Financial Services Act During Hearing on “Fairness in Financial Services: Racism and Discrimination in Banking” 

Urban League of St. Louis Feeds 2,500 families for Thanksgiving. Click Here to Watch