Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Receives $300K
ST. LOUIS (Dec. 19, 2022) – UMB Bank has brought the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis (St. Louis, MO) a step closer to reaching its goal.
Urban League of Springfield Honors Senior Volunteers
SPRINGFIELD (Dec. 19, 2022) - Not even bad weather can hold up a good event.
On Friday, Dec. 16th, the Urban League of Springfield (Springfield, MA) came together to honor volunteers that donated their time to help children in need.
ReMarcs Newsletter - December 17, 2022
Discrimination in financial services. This week, Marc H. Morial testified before the Senate Banking Committee to shed light on racism in banking. | Your health matters. As you gather with loved ones to celebrate the holidays, here are some wellness tips to help boost your immune system. | Don’t miss the wave. Meet us in Houston summer 2023 for the National Urban League Annual Conference. Take a look at the lineup and register today. | Black Restaurant Accelerator Program. Watch as Todd Sheridan, co-owner of Treehouse Juicery describes how our program helped to expand his biz. | A step forward! Dana Douglas is officially the first Black woman to serve the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. Read more. | Catch up on the gems. Tune in to the latest episode as we sit down with Commissioner Geoffrey Starks to discuss ways to bridge the digital divide.
National Urban League Congratulates Judge Dana Douglas on U.S. Court of Appeals Confirmation
WASHINGTON, DC (December 13, 2022) – Today, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League congratulates Judge Dana Douglas for her Senate confirmation to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, making her the 97th lifetime confirmation for the Biden administration:
Fair Access To Financial Services Is Vital To Closing The Racial Wealth Gap
“In 2022, in the United States of America, you can be turned away at a bank because of the color of your skin. The wealth and income disparities between white and minority households are a consequence of the unequal access and treatment minorities have faced."
National Urban League Concerned About Underreporting In FBI's Hate Crime Report
Washington, D.C. (December 13, 2022) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the 2021 FBI Hate Crimes Statistics Report:
Knoxville Area Urban League Hosts Health Event
KNOXVILLE (Dec. 12, 2022) – The Knoxville Area Urban League (Knoxville, TN) is determined to help the Knoxville community enter the new year on a healthier note.
On Monday, Dec. 12, the Urban League will be holding a special event that will not only have health testing for COVID-19, HIV/HCV, and urinary tract infections, but it will also have insurance specialists to sign the uninsured through healthcare.gov, which is the federal healthcare coverage site.
Also at the event will be behavioral health consultants which will provide assistance with behavioral management.
The event will be at the Urban League location on East 5th Avenue.
National Urban League Partners with Wells Fargo to Diversify Home Appraisal Industry
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NEW YORK (Dec. 12, 2022) – On Thursday, Dec. 1st, 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.
Urban League of Greater Cleveland Launches Equity Institute
CLEVELAND (Dec. 12, 2022) – With the help of JPMorgan Chase and others, the Urban League of Greater Cleveland (Cleveland, OH) launched its Equity Institute on Thursday, Dec. 8th.
The Institute was launched at a symposium held at the Hilton North Downtown Cleveland.
JPMorgan invested $125,000 into the Institute, which hopes to be dedicated to creating pathways for organizations and individuals to education, training, skill development, and other programs in an institute specifically dedicated to the areas of diversity and ESG spaces.
Marsha A. Mockabee, President and CEO of the Urban League, said, “The Urban League is in a unique position and time in history, to be a pivotal player in the Race, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and ESG spaces.”
Tallahassee Urban League Wins Frenchtown Project
TALLAHASSEE (Dec. 12, 2022) – The Tallahassee Urban League (Tallahasee, FL) wants to fix Frenchtown.
On Wednesday, Dec. 7th, the Tallahassee City Commission voted to approve a recommendation that would authorize the Urban League to administer $900,000 in funds for a Frenchtown Housing Rehab Program.
The program is part of the Frenchtown Neighborhood First Plan, which is an action plan that tries provide grants and loans for internal and external home repairs. The plan will renovate and repair one area of Frenchtown before moving on towards another, which has a greater impact on the community.
President and CEO of the Urban League, Curtis Taylor, said, “We want to transform Frenchtown.”