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.

Submitted byiamempowered onThu, 07/28/2022 - 11:08

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.

Submitted bymtomlin-crutch… onFri, 07/22/2022 - 12:01

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.

Submitted byiamempowered onThu, 07/21/2022 - 14:14

Grammy Winner/Entrepreneur Lecrae Brings Financial Health Message to National Urban League Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 18, 2022) -- Experian and the National Urban League join forces with multi-platinum hip-hop artist, activist, and influencer Lecrae for a high-energy financial education forum, "Protect The Bag Live – The Keys to Building Black Wealth." Part of the National Urban League’s upcoming 2022 Conference, the live, in-person event is set for Friday, July 22, from 11:15 am to 12:30 pm, at the Washington Convention Center, Rm 147A.
Submitted byiamempowered onTue, 07/19/2022 - 15:25