Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League

“…it’s notable that the Court felt no urgency to [correct the Fifth Circuit’s error in Mckesson] while it spent the Fischer argument thinking about how to shut down some hypothetical future case where the government may not show adequate respect for First Amendment rights. The Mckesson case, moreover, involved a Black Lives Matter protest, while the Fischer case involved a pro-Trump insurrection. If nothing else, this is a terrible look for the Supreme Court. And it suggests that many of the justices’ concerns about free speech depend on whether they agree with the political views of the speaker.” -- Ian Millhiser

Should protestors be held responsible for criminal acts committed during a protest?

According to the reactions of U.S. Supreme Court justices, it may depend upon the protesters’ race or political views.

Six people were honored Wednesday (April 10th) for enriching the lives of others in the Greater Cincinnati community.

The Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio (Cincinnati, OH) held its 30th Glorifying the Lions Luncheon.

Each year, the Urban League honors distinguished leaders who have shown a commitment to serving the community and improved southwestern Ohio through their words, actions and deeds.

This year's honorees at the event included:

Your vote can make history. Discriminatory laws have driven Black voters from the polls, and it’s time for a change. Here’s how to #ReclaimYourVote. | Legacy Awards Gala. This week, Marc H. Morial was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Virginia Union University. Find out more. | Are you up to date? The latest COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective and can help to give your immune system a boost. Get vaxxed now. | In her own words. Read what former Secretary Marcia Fudge, who just retired after decades of service, has to say about fair and accessible housing. | Meet us in New Orleans! You don’t want to miss #NULConf24 this summer. Register now for four days of networking, Black excellence + more. | It’s time to get what you deserve. Register for our FREE webinar on Wednesday for tips on maximizing workplace benefits. | Funding our future. Join us in thanking Senators Schumer and Gillibrand for directing $4 million to our Urban Civil Rights Museum. Send a letter today.

Thousands of people could be released from Virginia prisons this year, but opportunities can be hard to come by with a criminal record.

Many formerly incarcerated people grapple with the immediate need to secure housing, employment, income, and healthcare access. Legal restrictions and social stigma limit their access to jobs, homes, and education.

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares said more than 95% of prison inmates will reintegrate into neighborhoods and communities, so it's critical to help them reenter successfully.

"I think that our number one goal should be that if you've paid your debt to society and this is a new chapter in your life and you want to be a productive citizen, let's make sure you have those opportunities," Miyares said.