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

National Urban League Urges Congress to Vote ‘Yes’ on President Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Washington, D.C. (August 23, 2021) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement on a letter he sent to Members of Congress regarding his vote recommendation for President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda and H.R. 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Submitted by mtomlin-crutch… on Tue, 08/24/2021 - 09:57

Program Launched for Black Homebuyers in San Diego County

With home rental prices on the rise, a new program is working to make it easier for Black families to purchase a new home in San Diego County. The program is offering thousands of dollars to help with down payment and closing costs.

According to the UT, the median home price in the San Diego market reached up to $750,000 this summer. Local leaders say opportunities to purchase are even harder for black families.

"31 percent of black families in San Diego own their own home versus 65 of white families, that's unacceptable. It's always been unacceptable," says Ricardo Flores with LISC San Diego.

Saturday morning (August 21st), local agencies joined forces to announce the launch of the San Diego Black Homebuyer Program. It will be operated through The Urban League of San Diego County (San Diego, CA). The goal is to provide stability for families around the county.

Submitted by ihall_11 on Tue, 08/24/2021 - 08:21