WASHINGTON, DC (September 12, 2022) – The nation’s top civil rights leaders, reproductive rights and justice organizations met with Vice President Kamala Harris today to discuss the harmful impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and the ongoing threat to our democracy.

21 years later. This weekend, we honor the almost 3,000 lives lost in the 9/11 attacks that changed our nation forever. We will #NeverForget. | Representation matters. Read more on the legacy of Bernard Shaw, a trailblazing news anchor who inspired an entire generation of Black journalists. | Ready for a boost? Revamped COVID-19 boosters are coming to town to fight back against Omicron subvariants. Read more. | Your vote matters. Save the date and get ready to celebrate the third annual National Black Voter Day with us! Learn more.

Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League

National Urban League Appoints Nationally Renowned Historian and Curator Jennifer Scott to Direct New York's First Civil Rights Museum

NEW YORK (September 6, 2022) — The National Urban League has named anthropologist, museum leader, author, curator, and public historian Jennifer Scott to head the Urban Civil Rights Museum, New York’s first museum dedicated to civil rights and one of the first in the nation to focus on the history of civil rights in the North. She will serve as the new museum's founding Executive Director and Chief Curator

Meeting with President Biden. Our President & CEO Marc Morial joined fellow civil rights leaders for a key meeting at the White House just days after we declared a state of emergency for democracy and voting rights. Details here. | Saluting all workers. This Labor Day weekend, we honor the commitment and contributions of workers while urging the end of poverty wages. More on that. | The G.O.A.T. See how Serena Williams' extraordinary track record on and off the tennis court cements her status as a true legend. | Your health matters. COVID-19 can take a turn for the worse, but staying informed and getting vaxxed helps to limit the risk. Learn more. | Time to level up. Join the convo on Wednesday for tips on building your brand, excelling at interviews, and pivoting to your dream career. | What do the numbers tell us? Dr. Bernard Anderson, our Chief Economics Adviser, shares an in-depth look at the state of the economy. Check it out.