ReMarcs Newsletter - April 9, 2022

Congrats Justice Jackson! This week, she made history. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson will now serve as the first Black woman in the Supreme Court. | Launching on Tuesday! When it comes to our voting rights, we want all the action. Our new report breaks it down. Read more. | Coming to a screen near you! On Tuesday, tune in for our virtual roundtable with civil rights leaders and HBCU students + much more. | Atlanta, we’re on the way! Kick it with us on April 12 at CAU for the #ReclaimYourVote rally with community leaders. | #AllInAgainstCOVID. Ready for a boost? The fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is now available for people who are immunocompromised. Read more. | Grab your Seat at the Table. We’ve partnered with UNCF to award up to $25,000 in scholarship funds to students! Apply today. | Tune in. On this episode, we sit down with Rev. Leah Daughtry to discuss actionable steps to implement change within your community. | Have you filed your taxes? Take this tax season to another level by donating stocks to the League to qualify for a charitable deduction. | 

Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onSat, 04/09/2022 - 09:37

National Urban League's 2022 State Of Black America Report Illuminates The Plot To Destroy Democracy

Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League

 

Civic Engagement & Voter Education Campaign, “Reclaim Your Vote,” Relaunches with Report’s Release

“The lessons of history are clear: when elected officials have to take a stand, when they have to go on record and show the American people where they are on the issues, then the right side of history ultimately prevails. I believe the same will hold true in this fight to protect our Democracy. The forces that oppose democracy today are strong, but as we’ve seen in recent history, the resolve of the American people is stronger.” – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, 2022 State of Black America

Gerrymandering. Voter suppression. Malicious misinformation. Intimidation.

Submitted bycmonteil@nul.org onThu, 04/07/2022 - 17:34

National Urban League Congratulates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on Her Historic Confirmation

Washington, D.C. (April 7, 2022) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial congratulates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on her historic confirmation as the Senate voted 53-47 to confirm her as the first Black woman to become Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court:
Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onThu, 04/07/2022 - 14:36

National Urban League and Affiliates Sends Letter to the Senate Urging ‘YES’ Vote for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Nomination

Washington, D.C. (April 7, 2022) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial released the following statement after the Urban League movement sent a vote recommendation letter to the United States Senate...
Submitted byiamempowered onThu, 04/07/2022 - 09:01

Tallahassee Urban League Hosts Gun Violence Forum

TALLAHASSEE – The Tallahassee Urban League (Tallahassee, FL) hosted a forum focused on gun violence on Thursday, March 31st.

The forum, the third of its kind, had representatives from the City Commission, students from both Florida A&M University and Florida State University, the Tallahassee Branch of the NAACP, and various others.

The main purpose of this forum was to improve the relationships that law enforcement had with the community and the student population, said Urban League President Curtis Taylor.

Submitted bymgenaotemp@nul.org onMon, 04/04/2022 - 14:31
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