The National Urban League Emerging Leaders Program is a competitive professional development opportunity for mid-level managers and those aspiring to senior or CEO level positions. The program provides a unique chance to develop analytical and critical leadership skills for those interested in senior staff roles or strategic governance roles in the non-profit sector. 

Participants in the program will attend a series of virtual and in person sessions over a multi-month period. These sessions will expose participants to the League’s Leadership Model competencies and link classroom learning with real-time activities.

Dr. Bernard E. Anderson
Whitney M Young, Jr. Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Senior Economic Advisor, National Urban League

National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement on the death of actor and activist Sidney Poitier:

Few artists have contributed more to the Civil Rights Movement than Sidney Poitier. As an actor, he was determined not to be defined by his race, but he pointedly refused roles that perpetuated negative stereotypes. His charm and grace, both onscreen and off, helped to open hearts and minds as the nation challenged segregation and discrimination.

NEW YORK (January 6, 2022) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in observance of the one-year anniversary of the January 6, 2021, insurrection: 

“A year ago today, Americans watched in horror and revulsion as a savage mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, intent upon overturning a fair and free election through violence or even murder, if necessary. 

Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League

“Our democracy was inches from ruin. Our system of government was stretched to the breaking point. Members and staff were terrorized. Police officers fought hand to hand for hours. People lost their lives … Either you’re on the side of helping us figure out why, or you’re trying to stop us from getting those answers. You can parade out whatever argument you want, but really, that’s all there is to it. In real life, there aren’t a lot of bright-line moments. This is one of them.” – U.S. Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, Chair of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol

A year ago today, Americans watched in horror and revulsion as a savage mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, intent upon overturning a fair and free election through violence or even murder, if necessary.

Washington, D.C. (December 29, 2021) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the passing of former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid: 

The New York Urban League (NYUL) announced a $250,000 grant from Valor Equity Partners for its Small Business Solutions Center to serve the critical needs of Black-owned small businesses who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.  Valor Equity partners joins Paypal in supporting this critical work.  The NYUL Small Solutions Center will serve those businesses geographically located in the five boroughs that meet the Small Business Administration definition.  NYUL will also partner with Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration and Harlem Community Development Corporation on this effort to create a collective of service providers who have a legacy of success in the following industries: Marketing, Finance, Technology, Human Resources, and Business Management.

The Marketing students at Greenville Technical College are getting some real-world experience while they're still in school by helping local nonprofits.

Instructor Lisa Papenfus said a different nonprofit is chosen each semester. Most recently, the students worked with the Urban League of the Upstate (Greenville, SC).

The students' assignment is to put together a marketing plan to address any challenges the nonprofit may have.

"It gives them something that as they go on a job interview, it gives them the opportunity to say, 'This is the kind of work I can do for you. I have done this. This wasn't a test, this wasn't a simulation. This is real legitimate work that I've done,'" Papenfus said.

Kim Arnold, Chief Operating Officer of the Urban League of the Upstate said they've already made updates to their website based on the students' recommendations, and they are grateful for the assistance.