NEW YORK (February 24, 2022) -- National Urban League President Marc H. Morial today said the conviction of former Minneapolis police officers Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng, and Thomas Lane on federal civil rights charges brings the nation a step closer to dismantling the “blue wall of silence” that allows police corruption and misconduct to thrive.
NEW YORK (February 24, 2022) – Returning to the airwaves after a 15-year hiatus, the innovative news and lifestyle show America’s Black Forum is hosted by political analyst and National Urban League President and CEO, Marc H. Morial, and reaching its widest audience in history.
“With its focus on the news and events that affect Black Americans, ABF is a uniquely valuable asset to our communities,” Morial said. “It’s so important for us to tell our own stories, and ABF reinforces the impact and reach of Black voices.”
Each week, ABF features in-depth and engaging interviews with newsmakers, influencers, business entrepreneurs, artists, health and wellness experts, and social justice leaders. The show is syndicated nationally, reaching more than 200 markets and 95 percent of total TV households, and airs Saturday mornings at 7AM EST on Bounce TV. Stellar TV Network, set to launch in July, also will feature ABF on Saturday mornings.
NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES (February 24, 2022) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial and Los Angeles Urban League President and CEO Michael A. Lawson called for the resignation of Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer in the wake of revelations that Spitzer discussed a defendant's race in the application of the death penalty and went to extreme lengths to conceal his comments.
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:
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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.
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.
