WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 18, 2022) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today said passage of the CROWN Act is a long overdue recognition of the injustice inflicted by racially-biased grooming codes in the workplace.
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NEW YORK (March 16, 2022) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today commended the inclusion of several distinguished members of color on the merged Warner Bros. Discovery board of directors, but noted the lack of Latino representation on the board remains a concern.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 15, 2022) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today hailed the Senate confirmation of Shalanda Young, the first Black woman to head the Office of Management and Budget, as historic and said she brings a wealth of skill and experience to the role.
NEW YORK (March 14, 2022) – The U.S. Department of Treasury has certified the National Urban League’s small business lending subsidiary, The Urban Empowerment Fund, as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), bolstering its ability to deliver vital capital to minority-owned small businesses in urban communities. As part of the transition, Oseremi H. Adekoye, former Assistant Director of the National Development Council, has joined the Fund as Vice President of Lending.
Date: Wednesday, March 16th 12pm EST
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Event Description: Acquire skills for networking to help increase your professional tribe from two dynamic women, leadership and visibility coach and trainer Kandia Johnson and Elle Pierson RN, MBA. In this session you will develop a mindset for networking, identify ways to break the ice to start a conversation, how to deliver an effective elevator pitch and more!
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LORAIN COUNTY, OH - Congrats are in order for the Lorain County Urban League and President/CEO Parris Smith! They were recently honored by Leadership Lorain County in Ohio to celebrate their outstanding work and community activism.
KNOXVILLE, TN – Students of color in Knoxville are getting help preparing for college.
In a partnership with the National Achievers Society, the Knoxville Area Urban League (Knoxville, TN) the program seeks to help students with the college application process, ACT prep, and getting necessary financial aid.
The program has NAS scholars and their parents participating in activities that enhance their cultural, academic and college prep experience from their sophomore to their senior years.
