Legacy Civil Rights Leaders Officially Endorse the Freedom to Learn Campaign

National Urban League, National Action Network, NAACP, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and National Council of Negro Women: “Together We Stand Against Fearmongers” 

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Submitted byiamempowered onTue, 04/04/2023 - 15:05

Urban League of Madison Teaches Encourages Students About STEM

MADISON (April 3, 2023) – The Urban League of Madison (Madison, WI) hosted what could be the next generation of STEM geniuses this past Friday, March 31st.

Game Design and Coding Day, in its sixth year, is an event open to middle and high school students to get them interested in careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).

The event usually occurs during the school district’s spring break to provide a safe and educational environment for students.

President and CEO of the Urban League, Ruben Anthony, along with Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, were also at the event.

Submitted bymgenaotemp@nul.org onMon, 04/03/2023 - 12:07

Citizens Announces New Partnerships with Urban League of Essex County & Other Non-Profits for Workforce Development Initiative

NEWARK (April 3, 2023) - Residents and businesses in Hudson and Essex Counties will benefit from broader and more equitable access to job training and development programs under a $340,000 workforce development programming commitment announced today by Citizens.

The initiative, benefitting LISC Greater Newark, Urban League of Essex County (Newark, NJ), Per Scholas and Year Up New Jersey, will focus on enabling skills-based job training in evolving industries, bridging the digital skills gap in historically marginalized communities and more.

Submitted bymgenaotemp@nul.org onMon, 04/03/2023 - 12:03

ReMarcs Newsletter - April 1, 2023

Mourning Randall Robinson. Join in on honoring the legacy of the TransAfrica founder & president who helped open the door of freedom in South Africa. | The countdown is on! Get ready for the State of Black America® report, which drops on April 15. And join us at Morehouse College or virtually for the official launch event on April 18.  | Ready for a boost? Getting vaxxed and boosted is still the first line of defense in the fight against COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know. | Buying the block. Tap into the latest episode of Justice Now as we unpack generational wealth, homeownership + much more. | Get ready for Houston! Summertime is quickly approaching and we can’t wait to see you at #NULConf23. Register today to join the festivities. | Ready to secure the bag? Register for our FREE webinar on Wednesday as we tap into pay transparency and tips for negotiating your next salary.

Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onSat, 04/01/2023 - 09:49

Columbus Urban League Tries to Ease Electricity Bill Woes

COLUMBUS (March 27, 2023) – The Columbus Urban League is preparing ways to help the community pay their electricity bills this summer.

AEP Ohio customers are expected to see an increase in their electricity bills this coming summer, and the Urban League is looking for ways to help residents.

Stephanie Hightower, President and CEO of the Urban League, said, “It’s coming and there’s nothing we can do about it, but to adjust how we help people to keep them stabilized, that’s what we have to concentrate on.”

With new rates reportedly coming in June, the Urban League is looking at new ways to fight the hike.

Submitted bymgenaotemp@nul.org onMon, 03/27/2023 - 16:48
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