ReMarcs Newsletter - April 16, 2022

Catch up on the gems! Our virtual State of Black America extravaganza was filled with Black excellence + must see moments. Take a look. | State of Black America® report. Dive into our 2022 report that highlights key issues in our communities such as voting rights + much more. | The Pulse of Black America. Read more on how we used interviews to depict the complexities of Black pain + pride. | Your vote matters. In a season where Black voters are being targeted, it’s important for you to #ReclaimYourVote. Here’s how. | The time for justice is now! Tune in to our latest episode as we get down to the bottom of how you can reclaim your vote + protect your rights. | Summer is heating up! This July, we’re taking over your screens + the streets of D.C. for our Annual Conference. Register today. | Celebrating Ramadan, Easter, and Passover! From our Urban League family to yours, we wish everyone a happy + safe holiday.

Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onSat, 04/16/2022 - 09:46

National Urban League Commends Biden-Harris Administration On Equity Action Plans

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 14, 2022) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial released the following statement commending the Biden-Harris Administration on reaching an historic milestone in the implementation of President Biden’s historic executive order on Advancing Racial Equity and Support...
Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onFri, 04/15/2022 - 09:49

Dashcam Video Raises Disturbing Questions About Investigations Into Patrick Lyoya Police Shooting

NEW YORK and GRAND RAPIDS (April 14, 2022) -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial and Urban League of West Michigan President and CEO Eric Brown today said they are alarmed by video footage that appears to reveal an overreaction by a Grand Rapids Police officer...
Submitted byiamempowered onThu, 04/14/2022 - 15:06

National Urban League and New York Affiliate Condemn Senseless Violence of Brooklyn Gunman 

Washington, D.C. (April 14, 2022) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial and New York Urban League President and CEO Arva Rice released the following statement after a gunman injured New Yorkers during a shooting at the 36th Street train station: 
Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onThu, 04/14/2022 - 09:16

National Urban League and New York Affiliate Condemn Senseless Violence of Brooklyn Gunman

Washington, D.C. (April 14, 2022) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial and New York Urban League President and CEO Arva Rice released the following statement after a gunman injured New Yorkers during a shooting at the 36th Street train station:

Submitted byiamempowered onThu, 04/14/2022 - 09:14

Springfield Urban League Bringing Health Screenings to Communities

SPRINGFIELD – In partnership with Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and the local NAACP, the Springfield Urban League (Springfield, IL) will try to bring needed health screenings to underserved communities.

The Health DEPOTS program is a program that aims to create safe environments for people to take charge of their health through improved health literacy.

Marcus Johnson, President of the Urban League, said, “increasing access to health care in underserved areas is one of many ways that we address health inequities. COVID-19 has increased existing gaps in care. This partnership and community health care outreach strategy is designed to build a bridge that reduces it.”

Submitted bymgenaotemp@nul.org onMon, 04/11/2022 - 19:51