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BLACK HISTORY MONTH CHALLENGED THE "LOST CAUSE" LIE ABOUT SLAVERY AND DISCRIMINATION. ELIMINATING ITS CELEBRATION WILL ALLOW LIES TO FLOURISH ONCE AGAIN.
 

“Let’s call this what it really is: resegregation … Any official, including the president, who chooses to blame everything from plane crashes to wildfires on non-White, non-male people should be asked whether they believe that desegregation is to blame. Whether they believe resegregation is the answer. We need to bring back the language that describes what is actually happening.” – Karen Attiah

Whenever an anti-diversity extremist uses the word “woke” in a disparaging way, we must remember that the extremists themselves define “woke” as  “the belief there are systemic injustices in American society and the need to address them."

Bernard E. Anderson, Ph D
Senior Economic Adviser, National Urban League, and
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Professor emeritus, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

January’s Jobs Report showing 143,000 new jobs shows a strong labor market moving forward in a stable, balanced growing economy.

Employment grew for both Black and White workers, but Black unemployment rose slightly while White unemployment remained little changed. As a result, the Black/White unemployment differential edged up to 1.77, still below the previously persistent 2:1 ratio.  Average hourly wages grew 0.5 percent to $ 35.87.

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis (St. Louis, MO) and Regional Business Council are partnering with Home Depot on a “Neighborhood Public Safety Upgrade Initiative.”

The program will help bring advanced technology to the community to address public safety, according to James Clark, Urban League vice president of public safety.

During each quarter of 2025, 100 residents in areas identified as high crime sectors will get Ring doorbell cameras as well as motion sensory lights, adding an extra layer of protection.

The home security program spans St. Louis, St. Louis County, East St. Louis, and Cahokia Heights.

“Law enforcement plays an especially important role. Now, we’re looking at how do we empower neighborhood residents, and asking, ‘what can we do to pull neighborhood residents in?”’ said Clark during a press conference at the Urban League headquarters.

The Greater Washington Urban League or GWUL (Washington, D.C.) is proud to announce GIANT FOOD as the presenting sponsor of its prestigious annual Whitney M. Young Jr. Gala: Honoring Those with Courage Under Fire. The Gala will take place on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 6.30 PM EST at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. This year’s Gala promises an evening of inspiration, and community impact. It will celebrate transformative change makers and commemorate GWUL’s historic milestones.

The Urban League of Broward County or ULBC (Ft. Lauderdale, FL), marking its 50th anniversary of service and community impact, is proud to announce a generous donation from Coca-Cola  Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida), a long-time partner of the organization.

This important donation will give 20 new Chromebooks to the Urban League’s National Achievers Society (NAS) students. This will help them have the tools they need to do well in the upcoming Florida Brain Bowl Competition.

On Thursday, February 6th from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the Urban League of Greater Hartford (Hartford, CT) will host the 2025 Black History Celebration: A Legacy Revealed | Expressions of Hope event at the Mark Twain House & Museum on 351 Farmington Ave. in Hartford, featuring vendors, food, entertainment, the 2025 Legacy Honors Awards and music, poetry, and dance.

The annual free event, made possible by Title Legacy Sponsor Liberty Bank and other institutional partners, is in its 10th year of showcasing the achievements and contributions of African American, Afro-Caribbean, and Afro-Latino cultures in the Capital Region through interactive exhibits, inspiring performances, and reflections of history.

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