Coronavirus Crisis Highlights Racial Disparity in Healthcare and Economy
“Far too many African Americans still struggle to lead healthy and economically secure lives..."
Demand That Your Senators Address the Impact of Coronavirus on Our Families and Communities
Our Families First Coronavirus Response Act action alert is now LIVE!
Civil Rights Leaders Call on Congress to Address Disproportionate Impact of Coronavirus on Black Americans
NEW YORK (March 16, 2020) –--The nation’s leading civil rights organizations have requested an urgent meeting with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer regarding racial equity in the coronavirus response proposal.
National Urban League Response to Corona Virus
As you know, the Corona virus has reached 'PANDEMIC' status according to the World Health Organization.
ReMarcs Newsletter - March 14, 2020
Protect yourself and your community. Prevention is key in the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Check out tips from the Centers for Disease Control. | It's time to fill out the Census! Did you get mail from the U.S. Census Bureau yet? If not, you will soon. Here's our quick guide for key tips and info. | The Black vote. Rep. Jim Clyburn's recent endorsement of Joe Biden sparked sweeping victories for the presidential hopeful. Here's what that says about the power of Black voters. | An experience like no other! Book your spot to our 2020 Conference before prices go up on April 1. Plus, you might find great flight deals to Houston.| Free career webinar on March 18. Are you ready to make that BIG MOVE for your career? Join us for a supportive and educational session. | How do we build wealth? Watch Marc Morial's special lecture at the University of Pennsylvania on building wealth in minority communities. |
State of Black Tacoma: Stakeholder Luncheon
Tacoma Urban League (Tacoma, WA) is hosting a Stakeholder Luncheon where we will present on the State of Black Tacoma.
Please Save the Date for this important event on Thursday, May 7th, doors open at 11:00AM at the Eastside Community Center.
To read the full article, click here.
Urban League Joins with OPS to Boost Education
The year a student transitions between middle school and high school — 8th grade — is described in education circles as a “make or break” year.
Students Attend Private Screening of 'Just Mercy'
More than 100 attendees, primarily teens from local schools, attended a private viewing of Just Mercy, a film about the true story of Harvard-educated attorney Bryan Stevenson’s fight to overturn a wrongfully imposed murder conviction.
The students, who also represented the Martin Luther King Coordinating Committee, the Police Athletic League, the Salvation Army, the Florida Federation of Families of Belle Glade, the Urban League of Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach, FL) and Urban Youth Impact were riveted. They voiced their displeasure when the defendant’s motion for new trial was denied, gave thunderous applause when the motion was later granted and were fully engaged in the discussion after the movie.
DCSS: Flip the Zip
Are you ready to make that BIG MOVE for your career? Join us for a supportive and educational session where you'll learn how you can relocate for your career as a diverse professional, with guest speaker Skyra Thomas, of Flip the Zip!
Event Date: March 18th, 2020 – Wednesday
Event Time: 12 PM EST – 1 PM EST
To Register, Click Here.