The Urban League of Greater Madison (Madison, WI), the Milwaukee Urban League (Milwaukee, WI), and the Urban League of Racine & Kenosha (Racine, WI) came together to create Believe It, a dynamic video series that dispels common vaccine myths by telling stories of “converted skeptics” – individuals who were initially reluctant to get the vaccine, but eventually changed their minds.
To watch the full video series, click here
#MakeBlackCount. The Census undercount has been detrimental to Black communities. Here’s more on how this is impacting funding for our cities.| Vax facts. There’s been a lot of talk about the COVID-19 vaccine + expecting mothers. Here’s why it’s safe for pregnant women to get vaxxed. | Time is winding down! Did you attend #NULCONF21? You have until Oct. 31 to catch up on all the gems from entrepreneurial trailblazers. | Welcome to Louisville! This week we traveled to Louisville for the 21 Pillars Heartland tour. Did you miss it? Catch the full replay virtually. | Let the magic happen. #EOD2021 is set to be one of the most enchanting evenings of the fall. You don’t want to miss it. Register now. | Our vote, our voice. The key to our voting rights is in the hands of Congress. Here’s how we take action now.
National Urban League Calls for Congressional Hearings to
Document and Eliminate Flaws and Corruption
Marc H. Morial
President and CEO
National Urban League
“White-nationalist groups decrying “white genocide” and fearing demographic shifts, anti-immigrant populism, the long reach of old Jim Crow, and plain-old backroom political strategizing all come together here, at the unlikely nexus of the Census. Because the Census, at its core, is the key to democracy. If the Constitution gives power to the people, then the Census is the main mechanism to measure that power. That also makes it an incredibly useful weapon, one with the power to warp democracy in the right—or wrong—hands.” – Vann R. Newkirk II
A historic undercount of Black Americans in the 2020 Census could rob Black communities of billions of dollars in federal funding and the equivalent of almost three seats in the House of Representatives.
We want change. Read more on President Biden’s landmark infrastructure investment + Build Back Better agenda and how it impacts our communities. | Catch up on the vibes. Watch the replay of our four day virtual conference centering Black excellence, money moves, career development + much more. | Protecting our communities. The numbers are sobering but there are ways we can keep ourselves and others safe. Here’s how to get vaxxed. | Set your alarms! On October 21 at 6:30 PM ET our virtual Equal Opportunity Dinner will be streaming live. Register today to join in on the experience. | Protect Black immigrants! The Haitian migrant crisis has made a severe impact on how we view immigration issues in the U.S. Tune in now. | We’re on the move. Next stop on the 21 Pillars Heartland Tour is Louisville! Join community leaders + civil rights activists on Oct. 14. | Shattering the Ceiling. STEM has been a male dominated field for decades, but now women are claiming their seat at the table. Learn more on Oct. 13. | National Estate Planning Awareness Week. Check out FreeWill, a free, online resource that will help you to create a will. Read more. | New jobs report. Dr. Bernard Anderson, our Chief Economics Adviser, shares an in-depth look at the state of the economy. Here’s what the numbers tell us.
Marc H. Morial
President and CEO
National Urban League
Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill And Build Back Better Agenda Are The Essential Remedy For Decades Of Tea Party And Trumpist Neglect
“These bills are about competitiveness versus complacency. They’re about opportunity versus decay. They’re about leading the world or continuing to let the world pass us by, which is literally happening. To support these investments is to create a rising America, America that’s moving. And to oppose these investments is to be complicit in America’s decline. To support these bills is to pursue a broader vision of our nation. And to oppose them is to accept a very cramped view of our future.” – President Biden, October 5, 2021, Howell, Michigan.
The September Jobs Report reiterates once again that economic recovery is not possible without bringing the COVID-19 pandemic under control. Only expanded vaccination of the population will create health conditions that are conducive to steady, balanced economic growth.
The labor market reflects the reluctance of many workers who were laid off when the pandemic struck to return to work, fearing they might contract the virus.
The slower than expected job growth in September underscores the urgency of enacting the infrastructure and budget reconciliation packages, which together could create 2 million jobs by mid-decade, and provide support for as many as 4 million jobs per year over the course of the 10-year budgeting window, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
Portal is a Component of “Dasher Empowerment Partnership” Aimed at Expanding Opportunity for Dashers from Underserved Communities to Attain New Job Skills and Build Generational Wealth
