KNOXVILLE – The Knoxville Area Urban League (Knoxville, TN) just announced that their CEO, Phyllis Y. Nichols, will be retiring in September.

Serving in the role for over twenty years, Nichols is the longest-serving CEO since the start of the Knoxville non-profit in 1968. She joined the Urban League in 1994, after years of working in both private businesses and public education.

Her tenure as CEO of the Knoxville Area Urban League has included national recognition for her initiatives in economic and social equality. Her work and dedication to social justice, education, equity, and workforce development has impacted the community that she has so lovingly served.

National Urban League Celebrates Dana Douglas as the First Black Woman Nominated to United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Washington, D.C. (June 21, 2022) — Today, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, released the following statement after President Biden announced Judge Dana Douglas as a nominee for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit:

This Juneteenth, we celebrate #BlackDads. The National Urban League wishes a happy Father’s Day – and happy Juneteenth – to every family. | "There have to be consequences." Watch President + CEO Marc Morial weigh in on the findings of the Jan. 6 Committee on MSNBC's "Morning Joe." | Reunited. Reimagined. We are back in full force together to elevate, educate and celebrate like only we can. Register today. We'll see you in D.C.! | FREE.99. Community, this one's for you! Register now to get a free backpack and brand-new sneakers for your child on July 23rd in Washington, D.C. | We can't let our guard down now. Protect yourself against COVID-19 during the summer surge: mask up, get vaccinated or boosted and stay informed. | Diversity increases success. Diversity initiatives lead to increased profits, productivity and happier employees. Register and learn why diversity matters in the workplace and everywhere. | Knowledge is freedom. There's a reason so few learned about Juneteenth in school, and why there's a renewed push to stop the accurate teaching of our history today. Get ready for a word. | Mental health matters. Black Americans face a slew of unique issues rooted in systemic racism that impact our mental health. Tune in for this vitally important conversation about prioritizing our mental health.

Washington, DC, June 13, 2022 -- ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) and the National Urban League today announced a new partnership bringing together two venerable civil rights organizations in service of fighting the dire and deadly threats of domestic extremism and political violence.

SEATTLE - The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle (Seattle, WA) has launched a very important community conversation series that brings in real experts to have real discussions and give real answers! 

CINCINNATI - The Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio’s (Cincinnati, OH) Center for Social Justice released the “Policing in Hamilton County Report” this week. The report centers around responses to a 57-question survey from 30 local police chiefs. Survey questions focused on key issues relevant to local communities, including police training, data collection and transparency, accountability, and community oversight. The report also includes research on national trends in law enforcement and a list of recommendations for local departments to increase transparency and accountability and strengthen police/community relations.

INDIANAPOLIS – In their fundraising luncheon, the Indianapolis Urban League (Indianapolis, IN) reflected on how the pandemic has seen them accelerate the way they’ve helped the community.

The luncheon, held on Wednesday, June 8th, not only serves as  fundraiser for the organization, it also serves as an award ceremony that recognizes people who have given back to the community.

The pandemic has seen the Urban League assist over 50,000 Indiana residents with programs that assist families as they still feel the effects of COVID-19. President of the Urban League, Tony Mason, commented on how the pandemic was a crash course on adapting.