Wednesday (January 1st) was the first day of a potential clean slate for up to 500,000 Minnesotans with minor and nonviolent criminal records, easing barriers to jobs, housing and education.

Minnesota’s Clean Slate Act, which took effect Jan. 1, begins the process of automatically expunging eligible arrest and conviction records of people who have remained crime-free for two to five years, depending on the offense.

As the Urban League of Greater Hartford (Hartford, CT) continues to rebound from a financial downturn five years ago, the organization has received a boost from one of its biggest supporters.

The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has awarded the urban league a $600,000, two-year, flexible funding grant with no direct programming requirements. The grant is among the largest the organization, which turned 60 this year, has ever received.

Take a look back at the transformative economic progress achieved under the Biden-Harris Administration.

Cheers to progress! See how the Urban League Movement has surpassed goals and become stronger and more effective in 2024 than ever before. | The future is bright! Watch as our President & CEO Marc H. Morial shares a moving message with HBCU graduates at FAMU's Fall Commencement. | ‘Tis the season. Spend the holidays together, worry-free and safe. Get the updated vaccine to protect your loved ones from the flu and COVID-19. | Where do we stand? Take a look back at the transformative economic progress achieved under the Biden-Harris Administration. | Mark your calendar! A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical is coming to Broadway this month. Check out showtimes + grab your tickets. | Your personal invite. Get ready to join us in Cleveland, Ohio next summer for #NULConf25! Register now with our discounted rate.

"history"History made. See how Tennessee State University will make history as the first HBCU to launch an NCAA Division I ice hockey team. | Greetings from Cleveland! This week, Marc H. Morial attended the Urban League of Greater Cleveland’s Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon. Check it out. | Are you vaxxed? The holiday season is here, and there’s still time to get vaxxed before gathering with your loved ones. Here’s how to get started. | Justice for Jordan Neely. See how the acquittal of Daniel Penny is a stark reminder of the desperate need for legal protections for all people. | We’re taking over Cleveland. Get ready for four days of Black excellence, networking + more at #NULConf25. Register now with our discounted rate. | Let’s change lives. We’ve served nearly 4 million people this year, but our fight continues. Your year-end gift ensures we can keep fighting. Donate today. | Need health insurance? Open enrollment is happening now via Healthcare.gov, and Dec. 15 is the last day to enroll to get covered on Jan. 1.