Separate, Unequal, and Dismal: Urban League Rekindles Leaders’ Commitments to Improve Public Schools
The Urban League of Louisiana released an equity report examining the quality of Baton Rouge public schools and identifying gaps in outcomes, access, and excellence.
ReMarcs Newsletters - January 04, 2020
Call for prayers. Let us lift up Congressman and civil rights champion John Lewis in collective prayer as he undergoes cancer treatment. More in his full statement. | How Tom Joyner transformed Black media. We'll surely miss the radio legend's voice, who retired last month after almost 50 years on air. See how he made his mark. | Houston, here we come! Act now to get the best registration rates before prices go up on January 31.
“Living Legend” Tom Joyner's Career has Transformed Black Media
“I learned so much about building a community around content from Tom Joyner. That show was so good at finding commonality within a diverse audience..."
ReMarcs Newsletter - December 28, 2019
It's officially the end of a decade! Walk down memory lane with us as we highlight the defining moments, events, people and topics of this past year. | Top National Urban League Events and Happenings | Honorees and speakers from various National Urban League Events | Major topics of national conversation | Groundbreaking and historic moments in the culture | Highlights from Marc Morial speeches and engagements | In Memorium
ReMarcs Newsletter - December 21, 2019
Special Holiday Edition. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Kwanzaa, or Hanukkah, we hope this time of year is a source of joy, comfort, and reflection. We asked our staff to review the past year and look ahead of 2020 - here's what they have to share. Happy Holidays!
Remembering Gary Mayor Richard Hatcher: First of Firsts
“I thought that it was the greatest thing in the world that he was going to be our mayor. He was someone who looked like us and fought for the things we believed in..."
ReMarcs Newsletter - December 14, 2019
Jersey City shootings. Tuesday's attack, which left 6 people dead, is the latest example of anti-Semitic violence. How do we stop the growing tide of hate crimes? | Beware of Google Play gift card scams. ‘Tis the season to be jolly. But it’s also scammer time. Follow these tips and resources to avoid becoming a fraud victim. | On the front lines of education. Check out Forbesmagazine's Q&A with Marc Morial on educational opportunities for students of color and low-income students. | InFocus with Cheryl Wills. Watch Spectrum News NY1 tomorrow as Urban League and education leaders explore inadequate education funding in NYC. | War is (far from) over. This week, we check in on the latest updates from the crisis in Northern Syria and discuss how it connects to domestic terrorism. Tune in!
Late Indiana Mayor Hatcher Laid Groundwork for Black Leaders Across the Nation
A lot of black folks owe their success to Richard Gordon Hatcher. Hatcher, 86, the longest-serving mayor of Gary, Indiana, died Friday night at a Chicago hospital.