SPRINGFIELD – In partnership with Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and the local NAACP, the Springfield Urban League (Springfield, IL) will try to bring needed health screenings to underserved communities.

The Health DEPOTS program is a program that aims to create safe environments for people to take charge of their health through improved health literacy.

Marcus Johnson, President of the Urban League, said, “increasing access to health care in underserved areas is one of many ways that we address health inequities. COVID-19 has increased existing gaps in care. This partnership and community health care outreach strategy is designed to build a bridge that reduces it.”

Date: Wednesday, April 13th 12pm EST

Event Description: Learn how to develop and manage a plan to pay off student loan debt with Katherine Welbeck of Student Borrower Protection Center.

Kat Welbeck is the Director of Advocacy & Civil Rights Counsel at the Student Borrower Protection Center where her work primarily focuses on examining the student debt crisis through a lens of racial and economic justice. Prior to joining the SBPC, she worked in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s External Affairs division. She received an A.B. in Sociology and Certificate in African American Studies from Princeton University and J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania.

KNOXVILLE – The Knoxville Area Urban League (Knoxville, TN) will now start taking applications for a program that is hoping to build a pipeline of construction workers.

The Level UP Pre-Apprenticeship Program is an eight-month program what will have participants gain experience on construction sites. While also working on a full-time crew, they are also expected to attend a weekly class.

While in the program, the participants will be paid for work done.

NEWPORT NEWS – The Urban League of Hampton Roads (Norfolk, VA) has partnered with the Riverside Health System to fight racial disparities in healthcare.

They also hope to connect people with assistance and treatment to prevent serious health issues.

At the announcement of the partnership on Wednesday, April 6th, Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources John Littel commented that the state has long recognized that health is the result of a multitude of factors, not just one. Education, housing, and other factors play a part.

MADISON – The Urban League of Greater Madison (Madison, WI) has broken ground on its new project Friday, April 8th.

The project is The Black Business Hub, which is a Black-led project that will assist disadvantaged businesses and entrepreneurs by providing coaching, mentoring, loans, and other services.

At a cost of $25.5 million, this is the Urban League’s largest project, with over $18 million already raised.

Nearly 80,000 square feet, the Hub will also have space for offices and retail stores, that will offer at below market prices to support and encourage emerging businesses.

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. | 

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.