Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League

“If you hear the dogs, keep going. If you see the torches in the woods, keep going; if there's shouting after you, keep going. Don't ever stop. Keep going. If you want a taste of freedom, keep going.”
― Harriet Tubman

There is no group in America today for whom this quote resonates more than Black women. 

On January 20, 2025, as the first Black woman to serve as Vice President ended her last day in office, the White House issued an executive order terminating diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and related contracts across the government.

March with the movement. See how this year's March on Washington isn't just about honoring the past but also solidifying a more equitable future.| Don’t miss the gems. The conversations don’t stop when #NULConf26 ends. Watch powerful moments from Nashville on demand. | Get the facts. Watch as Marc H. Morial breaks down the 50th edition of our report, which confronts the question: Is the American dream dead? | Same fight, new era. See how continued threats against the Voting Rights Act call for immediate action to protect our civic duty. Philanthropy in Action. Watch as our former President & CEO, Hugh B. Price, discusses the power of leadership, legacy, and the future of the movement. | We need poll workers! Serving as a poll worker is one of the most effective ways you can support upcoming elections in your area. Sign up today. | National Senior Citizens Day. See how our Urban Senior Jobs Program provides older adults with paid, on-the-job training + more.

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Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League

We can’t thank you enough. Many thanks to every single person who played a hand in bringing #NULConf26 to life in Nashville; It was unforgettable! | Relive the moments. Didn’t make it to the Music City? Watch some of our most powerful sessions from our 2026 National Urban League Conference. | An unforgettable moment. Watch as former Vice President Kamala Harris takes center stage during our Legacy Leadership Awards Luncheon. | Logged out, locked in. Catch a glimpse of our Youth Leadership Summit, where we gathered hundreds for a powerful week at Tennessee State University. | Congrats are in order! Take a look back as we awarded a total of $10,000 to three entrepreneurs during our Small Business Matters Pitch Competition. | Our children deserve to live. Watch as Ben Crump, the families of Nolan Wells, Tyler Smith + Daniel Erving share heartfelt messages calling for justice.| March with us. Join us on August 28 in Washington, D.C., for the March on Washington as we defend voting rights, demand economic dignity + more. | Black Philanthropy Month. Strengthen your family's future by creating or updating your will through our free partnership with FreeWill. Get started today.

Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League

“I believe in destiny. But I also believe that you can’t just sit back and let destiny happen. You are going to have to get out there and make it happen.” – Spike Lee

Black Americans are tired of being disrespected at the cash register, and we’re taking our grievances to the bank. 

A year into the call to boycott Target for retreating on its diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments, the Urban League movement commissioned a report to understand where our dollars are going today and why. Titled Economic & Psychographic Research on Black America, this study accompanied our 2026 State of Black America Report as a special section.

American public is calling for federal privacy and AI guardrails

WASHINGTON — On behalf of the undersigned organizations, The Leadership Conference’s Center for Civil Rights and Technology released the following statement in reaction to today’s markup of several technology bills in the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation: 

NEW YORK (August 5, 2026) – After the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial reiterated his call to the full Senate to reject this nomination.