WASHINGTON — Leading civil rights organizations released the following joint statement urging Congress to remain focused on federal voting rights protections and the core issue of racial discrimination addressed in the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act, as the Electoral Count Act is grossly insufficient:

“The right to vote is our most sacred right. We must ensure that voters can safely and freely cast their ballots. The Electoral Count Act proposal would provide important and needed protections to ensure the integrity of the presidential election of 2024, but it does not address the ongoing pernicious and pervasive racial discrimination in voting nor does it make voting more accessible. 

Date: February 2nd at 12:00pm

Event Description: Are you looking to make a career change but are unsure on how to go about it? During this webinar, attendees will learn key strategies on how to make a successful career pivot with guest speaker Julia Rock, founder of Rock Career Development. Julia C. Rock is a career and leadership development coach who has helped hundreds of ambitious Black and POC professionals break through career plateaus to secure six-figure salaries and fulfilling job opportunities.

Event Registration Link here.

NEW YORK, NY - New York Urban League will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events and activities for the community.  During this time of heightened awareness of racial disparities exacerbated by COVID, we invite you to read our State of Black New York, connect with on-going opportunities for service at our organization, and learn about ways to diversify your workforce.  Join us at www.nyul.org.

OMAHA, NE - In North Omaha, state and local leaders are trying to figure out where to funnel funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.

On Saturday (January 29), community leaders will have their opportunity to make their case on why investments in infrastructure, health care, and other areas are necessary.

For the Urban League of Nebraska's interim president Wayne Brown, this couldn’t come at a better time.

ST. LOUIS, MO - The President and CEO of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis (St. Louis, MO) does not like seeing empty lots in his town. So, he’s doing something about it.

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