ReMarcs newsletter - November 21, 2020

Georgia runoff. Control of the U.S. Senate will be decided in the Georgia runoff election. Georgia voters, make sure you’re registered by December 7th! | COVID-19 vaccine. Yesterday, we announced our partnership with a landmark coalition of Black medical professionals to ensure a COVID-19 vaccine is safe and distributed to hard-hit communities first! | Catch up on cyber security tips. Check out the recap on tips to ensure that your business is protected in the digital world. | AARP Community Connections. Our partner AARP has created a resource hub to support those in need during the pandemic. Learn more here. | New Episode. Evan Marwell, CEO of EducationSuperhighway, connected 99% of America’s public school classrooms to high-speed internet. Tune in!

Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onMon, 11/23/2020 - 12:47

ReMarcs Newsletter - November 14, 2020

Eyes on Georgia. This election season has been a whirlwind of events, but it’s not over. Get ready for Georgia's runoff election on January 5, 2021! | To our President-elect. This week, we sent a letter to Biden with an agenda for the first 100 days. Take a look at our action plan for the new administration. | Catch up on business gems. Missed our virtual series this week? Watch the replay for tips to retool, rebuild & rebrand your business in a COVID-19 world. | Save the date. Tune in virtually on November 17th at 2:00 PM ET to learn tips on how to implement cybersecurity strategies for your business. | National Day of Empowerment. Today, our young professionals are gathering to celebrate a day dedicated to empowering others. Follow @NULYP for events! | New Episode. Tune in for a conversation about race, politics, and moving the country forward with Pete Buttigieg, two-term mayor of South Bend, IN.

Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onTue, 11/17/2020 - 10:12

Urban League of Springfield Celebrates 107th Anniversary

For more than 100 years, the Urban League of Springfield (Springfield, MA) has been providing services to the community in times of need.

With the coronavirus pandemic affecting education, employment and the well-being of people across the globe, the work of the Urban League and other community organizations has become even more critical, said Paul Reville, a professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and keynote speaker for the Urban League’s 107th anniversary celebration.

This year’s event was held online Thursday due to the state’s social distancing requirements.

The event also honored 33 scholarship recipients who have demonstrated academic success and community service. The Urban League provides $30,000 to $40,000 per year for the African American Scholarship Fund, which is maintained at the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.

Submitted byihall_11 onMon, 11/16/2020 - 13:19