National Urban League and BET Announce Multi-Phased Social Impact Campaign #ReclaimYourVote

LOS ANGELES (February 20, 2020) -- Today, at META:2020, the National Urban League announced #ReclaimYourVote, a social change campaign in partnership with BET Networks committed to harnessing Black collective power and increasing Black participation in the 2020 Census and the 2020 Election.

The nationwide #ReclaimYourVote campaign will layout the most significant issues, break down otherwise confusing processes, and highlight specific ways where we can reclaim our collective power by harnessing the power of media, entertainment, and technology to drive civic engagement. #ReclaimYourVote will leverage this opportunity through community activations, television spots, compelling print, social and digital media platforms and urge the Black community to be counted in the census and to take a stand and vote.

Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onThu, 02/20/2020 - 14:17

ReMarcs Newsletter - February 15, 2020

Poor People's Campaign. 140 million people struggle with poverty in the richest country in the world. And Rev. William Barber is taking action. Join the effort! | New episode! How do we keep America safe AND protect our rights in the face of government surveillance? This week's guest offers answers. Take a listen. | Houston 2020. We're busy planning an epic 4-day experience for you! Drop your suggestions for speakers, topics, and events into our survey. | What's in the latest Jobs Report? Our Chief Economic Advisor, Dr. Bernard Anderson, breaks down Black unemployment and other numbers. Check it out. 

Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onWed, 02/19/2020 - 10:51

January Jobs Report: Dr. Bernard Anderson Breaks Down Black Unemployment and Other Numbers

The economy is in the 11th year of continuous uninterrupted growth, the longest expansion in American history.   Economic activity, measured by GDP, is rising at a steady, balanced pace, the labor market is fully employed, and inflation is effectively under controlPayroll employment rose by 225,000 jobs, an

Submitted byiamempowered onFri, 02/14/2020 - 16:09

ReMarcs Newsletter - February 8, 2020

National Gun Violence Survivors Week. A shocking 58% of American adults have experienced gun violence or are close to someone who has. Here are their stories. | Who won? This week’s Iowa caucuses didn’t go as planned. See where the candidates stand and check the date for your state’s primary. | 2020 Census. Write the Census Bureau director to make immediate changes so Black communities are fully and fairly counted. The letter is ready to go, just press send! | Free at last! February 11th marks the day Nelson Mandela was freed after 27 years in prison for fighting South Africa's racist apartheid system. Relive that momentous day. | Digital Career Success Series. Are you in tech and looking for a change? Explore opportunities with technology and lifestyle expert Stephanie Humphrey on Feb. 12!

Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onMon, 02/10/2020 - 13:47