New York (September 9, 2021) - National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial has urged state and local elected officials in areas battered by Hurricane Ida to ground their recovery efforts in equity and racial justice, and avoid the missteps that hindered recovery after Hurricane Katrina in 2005

“We are not trapped to repeat the sins of the decade-plus recovery from Katrina,” Morial wrote in a letter to the governors of Louisiana, New York and New Jersey, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, and presidents of the Louisiana parishes of Jefferson, St. Charles, St. Joh, St. James, Terrebonne, and Lafourche.  “We are not required to continue policies that, since Katrina, have led to inequitable recovery for Black families and unequal opportunities for Black businesses to thrive and contribute to the recoveries across all communities.”

Washington, D.C. (September 9, 2021) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial and Austin, Texas affiliate President Quincy Dunlap issued the following joint statement in response to the Department of Justice’s decision to sue Texas over restrictive abortion law:  

Washington, D.C. (September 7, 2021) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial and Houston and Austin, Texas affiliate Presidents Judson Robinson and Quincy Dunlap issued the following joint statement in response to Governor Abbott signing voter suppression legislation, Senate Bill 1:

We are Black history. As we celebrate Labor Day, take a moment to learn about America’s first all-Black labor union, led by A. Philip Randolph. | We’re on the move. This fall we are bringing 21 Pillars to a city near you! Read more on how we plan to redefine public safety + restore community trust. | Our conference, your way. For this year’s Conference we are bringing YOU the opportunity to curate your personalized experience. Register today. | Safety matters. As folks gather to enjoy this holiday weekend, here’s how you and your loved ones can stay safe in the midst of the Delta variant. | Economic recovery. As we honor workers this weekend, remember that the economic burden of the pandemic has fallen on women of color. More on this. | Project Greenlight. We’re partnering with Google to support Black-owned businesses with free products, services and training. Learn 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.

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.

• The economy continues a steady, mixed path of recovery. $2 trillion federal government stimulus programs support household income and consumer spending; Federal Reserve monetary policy supports business investment.

National Urban League Releases its Equitable Cannabis Legalization Policy Position and Commends New York for Prioritizing Cannabis Legalization Early in New Administration

NEW YORK (September 2, 2021) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial released the following statement after Governor Kathy Hochul announced new appointments for New York’s Office of Cannabis Management and Cannabis Control Board: