Buffalo Urban League Commits to Community with New Headquarters

BUFFALO (Feb. 26, 2024) - The Buffalo Urban League (Buffalo, NY) is sowing seeds of hope and resilience in a community plagued by trauma and neglect, following a racist shooting incident two years ago.

After setting up the Buffalo Resiliency Center less than a quarter mile away from the scene of the shooting, the Urban League further aims to provide for the community.

Thomas Beauford Jr., the President and CEO of the Urban League, emphasizes their mission to empower African Americans and underserved communities, striving for social parity, economic self-reliance, and civil rights.

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ReMarcs Newsletter - February 24, 2024

A Jackie Robinson statue. A monument of Jackie Robinson was found mangled and burned, and Kansas police have not held anyone accountable. | T-minus 10 days! Join us as we kick off the 2024 Legislative Policy Conference with a special look at this year's State of Black America report. | Does your immune system need a boost? Cold and flu season is still here, and it’s the perfect time to set your appointment to get vaxxed. Find out more. | Coming to Harlem. The National Urban League is Black history & we're proud of the progress on our upcoming Urban League Empowerment Center. Check in. | Grab your Urban League swag! Looking for new gear to rep your local Urban League, Young Professional, or Guild Chapter? Shop at our online store.

Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onSat, 02/24/2024 - 09:23

Questions Remain in The Case of Defiled, Burned Jackie Robinson Statue

“Here’s where Robinson, looking down from baseball heaven, may be having the last laugh, because the vandalism has in fact left an imprint. Paradoxically, it has helped to burnish Robinson’s legacy. The grievous misdeed of destroying Robinson’s statue has only increased the kids’ awareness of the illustrious details of his storied life and its relevance to their own.” – Sports journalist Mark Dent
Submitted bycmonteil@nul.org onFri, 02/23/2024 - 16:18

National Urban League Leaders Marc Morial and Judy Reese Morse Warn Gov. Landry on Backtracking Criminal Justice Reform

NEW ORLEANS (February 21, 2024) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial, and Urban League of Louisiana President and CEO Judy Reese Morse joined forces to sound the alarm on the dangerous proposals requested by Governor Jeff Landry in the recently convened Special Legislative Session on Crime taking place in Baton Rouge.
Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onWed, 02/21/2024 - 16:29

ReMarcs Newsletter - February 17, 2024

Speaking of the Super Bowl. Two years ago, only one of the NFL’s 32 head coaches was Black & we called a foul on the lack of diversity. What's changed | Coming to a screen near you. Catch the 2nd Annual Black History Honors, which features a sneak peek of our new groundbreaking museum in Harlem! | New variants, new vaccine. Put your health first and stay up to date with the latest COVID-19 vaccine. Find out more. | Searching for a new job? Register for our FREE Black History Month Virtual Career Fair to connect with hiring managers from Fortune 500 companies. | The biggest conference of the summer. Get ready to connect with young professionals, policymakers, influencers + more at #NULConf24. | National Entrepreneurship Week. Our Entrepreneurship Centers empower Black-owned businesses through training and mentorship. Learn more.

Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onSat, 02/17/2024 - 09:18

How Uninsured And Underinsured Americans Can Access Free Covid-19 Vaccines

Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League
  

“We have more tools than ever to protect against serious COVID-19 disease and death, but we must make sure everyone has equitable access to those tools.” – CDC Director Mandy Cohen

COVID-19 vaccines prevented an estimated 18 million hospitalizations and more than 3 million deaths in the United States, while saving about $1.5 trillion in medical costs in the first two years after they were introduced. 

Submitted bycmonteil@nul.org onThu, 02/15/2024 - 12:39

Urban league of Northwest Receives High-Quality Summer Programming Grant

Urban League of Northwest Among Indiana Department of Education Recipients of High-Quality Summer Programming Grant (Indianapolis, IN) — Last week, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced the recipients of the Expanding What Works grant, a new opportunity designed to increase access to high-quality summer programming for over 3,000 Hoosier students.
Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onThu, 02/15/2024 - 11:03

ReMarcs Newsletter - February 10, 2024

Speaking of the Super Bowl. Two years ago, only one of the NFL’s 32 head coaches was Black & we called a foul on the lack of diversity. What's changed | Coming to a screen near you. Catch the 2nd Annual Black History Honors, which features a sneak peek of our new groundbreaking museum in Harlem! | New variants, new vaccine. Put your health first and stay up to date with the latest COVID-19 vaccine. Find out more. | Searching for a new job? Register for our FREE Black History Month Virtual Career Fair to connect with hiring managers from Fortune 500 companies. | The biggest conference of the summer. Get ready to connect with young professionals, policymakers, influencers + more at #NULConf24. | National Entrepreneurship Week. Our Entrepreneurship Centers empower Black-owned businesses through training and mentorship. Learn more.

Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onThu, 02/15/2024 - 10:51