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On the shoulders of giants. These three men have collectively ushered in nearly 50 years of change, progress, and innovation. Take a look at their incredible legacies. | Join us this Wednesday. We'll honor Harriet producer Debra Martin Chase with the Arts Award. Plus, entertainment, networking, and more. Don't miss out! | Developing community leaders. Bright minds from across our movement gathered in NYC for skill building and leadership trainings, thanks to Anheuser-Busch Foundation's support! See the lineup and check out the photos. | Boost with Facebook! Own a small business and live in New Orleans, Chicago or Houston? Come out to the next event and get the tools to grow and succeed. | The latest D.C. happenings. Our policy arm has your weekly roundup, including election results, the future of HBCUs, Tyler Perry Studios, and more. Get informed!

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Why the CBC is more important than ever. The deaths of Elijah Cummings and John Conyers reminds us just how hard the CBC fights for us. Here are the highlights. | HARRIET is a must-watch. Take everyone you know to see the story of Harriet Tubman, a freedom fighter who changed the course of history. Tickets and trailer | Free webinar on Nov. 6. A new year is almost here and now is the time to plan for the next step in your career. Plus, you could win a $50 gift card! Register today. | The latest D.C. happenings. Our Washington Bureau has the insider info on the impeachment process, the 2020 campaign trail, gun violence, and more. | Eli Lilly Diabetes Solution Center. 1 in 4 diabetics skip insulin doses or use less than a full dose because of the cost. See how our partner is addressing the issue.

By Bernard E. Anderson, PhD
Whitney M. Young Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Chief Economic Advisor, National Urban League

Steady, sustained job creation has led to a narrowing of the unemployment gap between white and Black Americans, the October Jobs Report shows.

While the Black unemployment rate has steadily fallen over the last decade, it generally remained about twice the rate for whites.  However, in October , the Black unemployment rate declined  by 0.1 of a percentage point to 5.4 %, while the white unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.2%.  This has resulted in a Black-white unemployment gap of 1.69, measurably lower than the 2:1 ratio that persisted for most of the last two decades in good times and bad.

 Take everyone you know to see the story of Harriet Tubman, a freedom fighter who changed the course of history.  Tickets and Trailer

The ride sharing app Lyft, says they will offer discounted rides to the polls on Election Day.

Lyft says, voters can take advantage of discounted rides using promo code VOTECHARLOTTE19. The code is valid for 50 percent off the ride (up to $10)*.

Lyft has also partnered with local nonprofit Urban League of Central Carolinas (Charlotte, NC) to provide rides free of cost for residents in underserved areas of the community where lack of transportation can create a barrier to voting.

Lyft’s program in Charlotte is part of its nationwide initiative to help voters more easily get to polling places.

A group of Cincinnati teens, sponsored by the Children's Law Center, the Greater Cincinnati Foundation and the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio (Cincinnati, OH), are making recommendations to the city of Cincinnati to reduce the number of youth arrests and eliminate racial disparities.

Children's Law Center Executive Director Acena Beck says over the summer representatives from Cincinnati's youth councils examined Hamilton County Juvenile Court data, including arrest and detention records. The goal was to come up with policy recommendations. They also learned about the juvenile justice system and how to request information.

Their suggestions include: