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.
The Pulse Of Black America: The Complexities Of Black Pain And Black Pride
National Urban League Commends Biden-Harris Administration On Equity Action Plans
Dashcam Video Raises Disturbing Questions About Investigations Into Patrick Lyoya Police Shooting
National Urban League and New York Affiliate Condemn Senseless Violence of Brooklyn Gunman
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:
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.”