National Urban League 2022 Conference Opens in Washington, D.C.

First-Ever Dual In-Person and Virtual Gathering Draws Vice President Harris; features an Intense Schedule of Dynamic Dialogue, Community Service, Live Entertainment

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 20, 2022) – Facing a civic and social landscape profoundly altered by the COVID pandemic and the dramatic shift in the balance of the Supreme Court, the National Urban League today convened its 2022 Conference in Washington, D.C.

Submitted bymtomlin-crutch… onFri, 07/22/2022 - 12:01

National Urban League Applauds J. Michelle Childs’ Senate Confirmation to U.S. Court of Appeals

WASHINGTON, DC (July 21, 2022) – Today, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League made a statement regarding J. Michelle Childs’ Senate confirmation to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit:

“Judge Childs has the exemplary educational background, professional experience, and a unique, diverse perspective that the judiciary should possess. We thank President Biden for his continued leadership to ensure our courts reflect the rich diversity of our nation’s people, and the United States Senate for their confirmation.

Submitted byiamempowered onThu, 07/21/2022 - 14:14

Grammy Winner/Entrepreneur Lecrae Brings Financial Health Message to National Urban League Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 18, 2022) -- Experian and the National Urban League join forces with multi-platinum hip-hop artist, activist, and influencer Lecrae for a high-energy financial education forum, "Protect The Bag Live – The Keys to Building Black Wealth." Part of the National Urban League’s upcoming 2022 Conference, the live, in-person event is set for Friday, July 22, from 11:15 am to 12:30 pm, at the Washington Convention Center, Rm 147A.
Submitted byiamempowered onTue, 07/19/2022 - 15:25

LYNX: TD Bank & Urban League of Broward County Work for Equitable Pandemic Recovery

FORT LAUDERDALE – As the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc over us all, it also exacerbated the many inequities that minorities faced in this country. Minorities, who already saw inequities in the areas such as education, housing, and health, saw those inequalities grow as the pandemic raged on.

The Urban League of Broward County (Fort Lauderdale, FL), with the help of TD Bank, sought to help bridge those gaps.

Submitted bymgenaotemp@nul.org onMon, 07/18/2022 - 21:04

Urban League of Greater Hartford Get Community Moving

HARTFORD – The Urban League of Greater Hartford (Hartford, CT) is trying to get their community to MOVE!

MOVE! Is an event that the Urban League will be hosting in partnership with the Hartford Marathon Foundation on Saturday, July 30th at Keney Park. The event will include a 5K run and walk, free kids races, and a fitness festival for all ages. There will also Zumba classes, Double Dutch, and live entertainment.

The Urban League hopes that this event will encourage participants to get out and get active. It will also include a festival along with the 5K, which will take place in the park. Kids twelve and under will get free entry to the 5K, or the various other races of a shorter distance.

Submitted bymgenaotemp@nul.org onMon, 07/18/2022 - 18:13