ReMarcs Newsletter - February 12, 2022

Change must come. Read more on how the NFL’s shameful history of racial discrimination + persistent indifference to diversity impacts Black coaches. | Flatten the curve at home. Have you gotten your at-home COVID-19 test? You still have time! Order your FREE at-home test now. Here’s how. | Your new job is waiting. We’re less than two weeks away from our virtual career fair! RSVP now to network with hiring managers from 50+ companies. | Tax season is here! The new Child Tax Credit + Earned Income Tax Credit are bigger than ever. Here’s how to claim your full credits this tax season. | New episode alert! This week, we sit down with Jelani Cobb to debunk myths + misinformation around critical race theory. Tune in. | Need a summer internship? Join us on Wednesday as we dive into tips + strategies to secure the perfect internship for you. Register now.

Submitted by rwilliams@nul.org on Sat, 02/12/2022 - 11:03

Joi Chaney sits down with Jelani Cobb to Debunk Myths and Around Critical Race Theory

his week, Joi Chaney, our Executive Director and Senior Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, sits down with Jelani Cobb, historian and author who currently works as a staff writer at the New Yorker. Together, they debunk myths and misinformation around critical race theory, a term that, although coined in the 1980s, has regai

Submitted by iamempowered on Thu, 02/10/2022 - 11:14

National Urban League Applauds U.S. Senate’s Historic Confirmation of Reta Jo Lewis as President of Export – Import Bank

Washington, D.C. (February 9, 2022) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued a statement applauding the U.S. Senate's confirmation of Reta Jo Lewis as President of the Export–Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank). Ms. Lewis becomes the first person of color in U.S. history to serve as President of the EXIM Bank.
Submitted by iamempowered on Thu, 02/10/2022 - 08:57

ReMarcs Newsletter - February 5, 2022

It’s about time. President Biden has nominated three diverse candidates to the Federal Reserve Board, one of the most powerful institutions in the U.S. | Wear your protection! Getting vaxxed is the first step to fight back against COVID-19, but wearing the proper mask will increase your level of protection. | Ready to secure the bag? Update your resumes + register today to network and interview with hiring managers of 50+ companies. | Hit the subscribe button! Vibe with us this weekend by catching up on all of our latest episodes about policy news, civil rights updates + much more. | New jobs report. Dr. Bernard Anderson, our Chief Economics Adviser, shares an in-depth look at the state of the economy. Here’s what the numbers tell us.

Submitted by rwilliams@nul.org on Wed, 02/09/2022 - 09:51

New Resource in Cleveland for Job Seekers

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CLEVELAND, OH – Job seekers in Cleveland will now have a new resource in their job search.

The Urban League of Greater Cleveland (Cleveland, OH) has partnered with Ohio Means Jobs Cleveland-Cuyahoga County to launch Enhancing Skills for Success (ESS). This free workforce program that will help job seekers learn the soft skills that will help them get and keep jobs. Skills such as communication, time management, teamwork, and others will be taught via interactive learning modules.

Submitted by mgenaotemp@nul.org on Mon, 02/07/2022 - 13:49