National Urban League Calls on Senate for Swift Confirmation of Judge Dana Douglas
WASHINGTON, DC (July 29, 2022) – Today, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League called on members of the United States Senate to swiftly confirm Judge Dana Douglas to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit:
Applications for the Congressional Advocacy Program 2023 Cohort are Due October 16th!
The National Urban League Washington Bureau is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2023-2024 Cohort of the NUL Congressional Advocacy Program!
The Congressional Advocacy Program is a competitive program that gives leaders the opportunity to expand their knowledge of congressional and grassroots engagement and network with policymakers, thought leaders, and political influencers, while developing core leadership competencies to become effective catalysts for change in their communities and respective professions.
This program will include virtual workshops with guest speakers as well as curated activities designed to expose students to current topics in advocacy from an insider perspective. The program culminates with the cohort designing, presenting, and executing a final Capstone project applying concepts learned throughout the program to tackle a real-world advocacy issue.
National Urban League 2022 Conference Opens in Washington, D.C.
First-Ever Dual In-Person and Virtual Gathering Draws Vice President Harris; features an Intense Schedule of Dynamic Dialogue, Community Service, Live Entertainment
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 20, 2022) – Facing a civic and social landscape profoundly altered by the COVID pandemic and the dramatic shift in the balance of the Supreme Court, the National Urban League today convened its 2022 Conference in Washington, D.C.
National Urban League Applauds J. Michelle Childs’ Senate Confirmation to U.S. Court of Appeals
WASHINGTON, DC (July 21, 2022) – Today, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League made a statement regarding J. Michelle Childs’ Senate confirmation to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit:
“Judge Childs has the exemplary educational background, professional experience, and a unique, diverse perspective that the judiciary should possess. We thank President Biden for his continued leadership to ensure our courts reflect the rich diversity of our nation’s people, and the United States Senate for their confirmation.