ReMarcs Newsletter - January 6, 2024

Nikki Haley said what? Read more about Nikki Haley’s lying rant to racists about the cause of the Civil War during a town hall in New Hampshire. | National Mentoring Month. Read more about the impact our Project Ready Mentors have on the personal development + academic growth of students. | It’s time to get vaxxed. This year is all about prioritizing your health and wellness. Take the first step by getting vaxxed and boosted. Find out more. | What do the numbers tell us? Check out an in-depth look at the state nation from the latest jobs report.

Submitted by rwilliams@nul.org on Sat, 01/06/2024 - 11:27

Haley's Hypocritical Embrace Of “Lost Cause” Ideology Shows She Is Eager To Defend White Supremacy

“The Lost Cause mythology was more than bad history. It provided the intellectual justification for Jim Crow — not just in the former Confederacy, but everywhere systemic racism denied Black citizens equal citizenship and economic rights ...
Submitted by cmonteil@nul.org on Fri, 01/05/2024 - 12:56

Urban League of Greater Cleveland Welcomes Pulitzer Prize Award Winner

CLEVELAND (Dec. 11, 2023)– The Urban League of Greater Cleveland (Cleveland, OH) is excited to present Pulitzer Prize winner, Robert Samuels, author of His Name Is George Floyd: One Man's Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice as the keynote speaker at the Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon (EOD) on Wednesday, December 6th (11:30 am) at the Huntington Cleveland Convention Center.
Submitted by rwilliams@nul.org on Wed, 01/03/2024 - 10:11

Hate Speech Has No Place On College Campuses Or Anywhere Else 

“Addressing hate speech does not mean limiting or prohibiting freedom of speech. It means keeping hate speech from escalating into something more dangerous, particularly incitement to discrimination, hostility and violence, which is prohibited under international law.” -- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres
Submitted by cmonteil@nul.org on Sun, 12/24/2023 - 20:27

Urban League Leaders Demand Authorities Address "Inhumane" Condition in Texas' Sweltering Prisons

NEW YORK, AUSTIN, & HOUSTON (December 22, 2023) -- Declaring “no one deserves to be baked alive,” Urban League leaders this week implored federal authorities to investigate the “shocking and inhumane” treatment of people incarcerated in Texas’ sweltering detention facilities. 
Submitted by iamempowered on Fri, 12/22/2023 - 17:10

National Urban League & Greater Washington Urban League Urge NBA to Keep Wizards in D.C.

NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 19, 2023) -- Relocating the Washington Wizards NBA franchise to Northern Virginia would be "inconsistent with the history, commitments, and future of the National Basketball Association," Urban League Leaders say.

Submitted by iamempowered on Tue, 12/19/2023 - 10:56

ReMarcs Newsletter - December 16, 2023

Honoring an icon. Read more about the life and legacy of Norman Lear and his impact on white America’s perception of Black families. | Ready to try a new dish? Our Black Restaurant Accelerator participants got you covered this season with recipes to elevate your holiday menu. | Greetings from D.C.! This week, our President & CEO, Marc H. Morial, met with other civil rights leaders at the White House to discuss voting rights, the state of the economy, higher education + more. Take a look. | Meet us in New Orleans! Get ready for the 2024 National Urban League Conference on July 24-27. Register today before prices increase. | Make an impact. Donate today to help us assist people in underserved communities to break through barriers and achieve their dreams. | Your health is a priority. Did you know that you can get vaccinated for free? Here’s everything you need to know.

Submitted by rwilliams@nul.org on Sat, 12/16/2023 - 09:46
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