National Urban League: Hate Crimes Conviction of Ahmaud Arbery’s Murderers Is “A Major Milestone In the Nation's Ongoing Journey Toward Racial Justice"
NEW YORK (February 22, 2022) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the conviction of Gregory and Travis McMichael, and William Bryan on federal hate crimes charges:
ReMarcs Newsletter - February 19, 2022
#AllInAgainstCOVID. Living in a pandemic can get overwhelming, but you already have all the keys to flatten the curve. Learn more. | Protect our youth. This week we sat down with Benjamin Crump + Ray Shackelford to discuss the impact of undervaluing Black lives. Tune in. | Ready to land a new job? The clock is ticking! Reserve your seat at the table to attend our virtual career fair on Tuesday. | What is critical race theory really about? Tune into the latest episode of the #StateOfBlackAmerica podcast as we dive into Critical Race Theory.
Supreme Court Decision On Alabama's Gerrymandered Maps Makes A Mockery Of The Voting Rights Act
The reactionary right wing of the Supreme Court showed its true colors this week. Just as Selma’s officers didn’t arrest or charge John Lewis before administering the punishment of their billy clubs, SCOTUS denied Black voters in Alabama a seat in Congress without even hearing arguments."
Civil Rights Leaders Challenge NFL Team Owners to Prioritize Racial Diversity and Inclusion, Call for Creation of Advisory Commission to Recommend Reforms
NEW YORK (February 17, 2022) – Civil rights leaders today challenged NFL team owners to overhaul their hiring practices for head coaching and top executive positions by setting measurable goals for recruiting and hiring diverse candidates.
The leaders called for the creation of an advisory commission to make recommendations and establish guidelines.
National Urban League Partners with Federal Health Agency to Bolster Vaccine Rates in Hardest-Hit, Highest-Risk Communities
NEW YORK (February 16, 2022) -- A partnership between the National Urban League and the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration will allow six Urban League affiliates to build vaccine confidence and bolster COVID-19 vaccination through community health navigators.
DCSS: Secure the Bag: Learn How to Get a PAID Summer Internship.
Date: Wednesday, February 16, at 6:00pm
Event Description: Looking for a summer internship? Join us for a special conversation with Benjamin Moore's Talent Acquisitions Manager, Paul Newman as he shares the importance of internships, how to get an internship, and information about the Benjamin Moore’s internship program.
Arva Rice New Interim Chair of CCRB
NEW YORK, NY – New York City Mayor Eric Adams has named President and CEO of the New York Urban League (New York, NY) Arva Rice the interim chair of the Civilian Complaint Review Board.
The announcement came on Tuesday, February 8th. Rice will share her first remarks at the CCRB’s February Board meeting on Wednesday, February 9th. She has been involved with CCRB Board since last year.
Urban League of Greater Madison Expands Training Academies
MADISON, WI – The people of Madison will now have more opportunities for career training.
With the help of a $250,000 grant from the Ascendium Education Group, the Urban League of Greater Madison (Madison, WI) is now expanding its CDL and solar installation training programs. The grant will allow for the Urban League to train over 45 CDL drivers within the next two years. They were only able to train two to four people per year previously.