National Urban League Releases its Equitable Cannabis Legalization Policy Position and Commends New York for Prioritizing Cannabis Legalization Early in New Administration

NEW YORK (September 2, 2021) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial released the following statement after Governor Kathy Hochul announced new appointments for New York’s Office of Cannabis Management and Cannabis Control Board:

Today, we march. Thousands across the country are coming together to protect our right to vote. Can’t make it? Watch live on our Facebook page. | School’s in session. As students make their way back to school for in-person learning, see how anti-mask policies threaten their health and education. | Check out the lineup! Will.I.am, Pinky Cole + many others will be dropping gems for the 2021 National Urban League Annual Conference. RSVP today. | That’s our Prez! Congratulations to Marc H. Morial for being selected as an honoree for the Nonprofit Times 2021 Power & Influence Top 50. Read more. | It’s official! Pfizer has officially received full FDA approval + the Delta variant is out here wreaking havoc. Here’s how to get vaccinated in your area. | Our votes matter. Tune in for a candid conversation with Congresswoman Nikema Williams about the continued fight to protect Black + Brown votes. | Think Like A Boss. Are you ready to tap into your entrepreneurial spirit? Join us on Sept.1 to explore strategies + methods to fund your business.

These terms and conditions (“Terms”) exist between the business applying to participate in the program described herein (“You”) and Google LLC (“Google”).  Google is launching a program administered by National Urban League and its affiliate chapters (“Urban League”) and OnTech Smart Services (“OnTech”), whereby Google, Urban League, and OnTech may provide You with certain Google Nest products and services (“Products”), as well as related training and support in order to understand their helpfulness to businesses like You (the “Program”).  NOTHING IN THESE TERMS CONSTITUTES A GUARANTEE THAT YOUR APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM WILL BE ACCEPTED.  ONLY OWNERS OR MANAGERS OF BUSI

The National Urban League is partnering with Google Nest to provide select Black-owned small and medium businesses with free Google Nest Storefront Kits, services, and training. This initiative is designed to create economic opportunity for our communities by supporting safer, more efficient businesses through helpful Nest products and Grow with Google training.

1. Program Overview

This program will support Black-owned businesses operating storefronts, food trucks, commercial office spaces, or customer-accessible home offices.

Washington, D.C. (August 24, 2021) – Tonight, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the House’s passage of H.R. 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act: