We’re in the third week of a government shutdown.  Why did this happen, what does it mean for you and your neighbors, and what can be done to bring it to an end?  

Police reform can’t wait. See how Kyren Lacy’s death exposes deep failures in policing and serves as a reminder of the devastating cost of racial bias. | Remembering a life. As we honor George Floyd's memory and legacy, see what's changed and what work remains in the last 5 years since his murder. | The movement in action. We gathered changemakers in NYC for our Get Out The Vote Registration Drive and Civic Engagement Summit. Relive the moments. | Join us this Tuesday! Tune in to our End the Shutdown Virtual Town Hall on October 14 for a critical discussion on the impacts of the government shutdown. | Save the date. It's almost time for our Equal Opportunity Dinner, an evening to celebrate progress and invest in the work ahead. See what's in store this year! | Philanthropy in Action. Watch as the Chairman of our Board of Trustees, Tim Murphy, discusses how philanthropy drives economic empowerment. | Networking doesn’t have to feel awkward. Tap into our FREE webinar on Wednesday to learn how to leverage your personality to level up your career. | Ready to shop? Our online store is the perfect place to shop for official Urban League merchandise. Check it out.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 9. 2025) — As the nation marks Digital Inclusion Week, the National Urban League is calling on U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Assistant Secretary Arielle Roth to reinstate the Digital Equity Act (DEA) grant programs and protect state flexibility to use BEAD non-deployment funds for workforce development, digital skills training, telehealth, and education as Congress originally intended.

“Digital inclusion is civil rights work, economic development work, and democracy work,” said Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League. “Infrastructure is only step one. True digital equity means ensuring that people, especially those in historically underserved communities, have the skills, tools, and support they need to connect, learn, and thrive.”

More than 200 community members, elected officials, and business and non-profit leaders attended the Commission on Racial and Structural Equity’s (RASE) 5th Anniversary Community Update today at the Rochester Educational Opportunity Center.

The event included presentations from community members who benefited from the implementation of the recommendations, highlights from Community Advancing Recommendation Teams (CART) on their work to advance the recommendations, and roundtable discussions to plan the next 5 years of work.

Read more about our partnership with TradeFutures, which helps underrepresented communities access jobs in the construction industry.