Economic Outlook, September 2021

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.
Submitted by iamempowered on Fri, 09/03/2021 - 13:19

National Urban League Releases Its Equitable Cannabis Legalization Policy Position

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:

Submitted by iamempowered on Thu, 09/02/2021 - 15:38

National Urban League's Heartland Tour Will Highlight Solutions to Police Violence and Misconduct

"Until George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer, sparking protests against racist police violence around the world, much of the popular depiction of the Midwest has been blind to its extreme racial inequality — or that nonwhite Midwesterners even exist."
Submitted by GLakew on Wed, 09/01/2021 - 16:51

National Urban League Sends Letter to Congress Urging Members to Extend Eviction Moratorium

Washington, D.C. (August 30, 2021) – Last week, the National Urban League and other civil rights organizations sent a letter to Congress urging members to take immediate action to extend the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) federal moratorium on evictions. 
Submitted by rwilliams@nul.org on Tue, 08/31/2021 - 11:54

ReMarcs Newsletter - August 28, 2021

Today, we march. Thousands across the country are coming together to protect our right to vote. Can’t make it? Watch live on our Facebook page. | School’s in session. As students make their way back to school for in-person learning, see how anti-mask policies threaten their health and education. | Check out the lineup! Will.I.am, Pinky Cole + many others will be dropping gems for the 2021 National Urban League Annual Conference. RSVP today. | That’s our Prez! Congratulations to Marc H. Morial for being selected as an honoree for the Nonprofit Times 2021 Power & Influence Top 50. Read more. | It’s official! Pfizer has officially received full FDA approval + the Delta variant is out here wreaking havoc. Here’s how to get vaccinated in your area. | Our votes matter. Tune in for a candid conversation with Congresswoman Nikema Williams about the continued fight to protect Black + Brown votes. | Think Like A Boss. Are you ready to tap into your entrepreneurial spirit? Join us on Sept.1 to explore strategies + methods to fund your business.

Submitted by rwilliams@nul.org on Sat, 08/28/2021 - 13:04

Google - Urban League Black-Owned SMB Support - Terms and Conditions

These terms and conditions (“Terms”) exist between the business applying to participate in the program described herein (“You”) and Google LLC (“Google”).  Google is launching a program administered by National Urban League and its affiliate chapters (“Urban League”) and OnTech Smart Services (“OnTech”), whereby Google, Urban League, and OnTech may provide You with certain Google Nest products and services (“Products”), as well as related training and support in order to understand their helpfulness to businesses like You (the “Program”).  NOTHING IN THESE TERMS CONSTITUTES A GUARANTEE THAT YOUR APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM WILL BE ACCEPTED.  ONLY OWNERS OR MANAGERS OF BUSI

Submitted by iamempowered on Fri, 08/27/2021 - 12:30
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