#TheDreamInAction. Our D3 campaign honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and serves as a rallying cry for communities of color to take action. | We want justice. Tish James’ lawsuit against the NRA is the first step in dismantling the nation’s most corrupted lobbying group. Read more. | Lock in our lowest rate! Register today to join us in New Orleans for the 2024 National Urban League Conference on July 24-27 before prices increase. | Dr. King’s dream lives on! Marc H. Morial and Janet Murguía have dedicated their lives to fight for justice + equity nationwide. More on that. | It’s time for change. Read more about how expanding the Child Tax Credit can reduce child poverty + improve economic mobility for families of color. | Level up your career. Tap into our FREE webinar on January 17th for tips + resources on how to use your current skills to elevate your future career. | Mentoring Matters. Hear from Project Ready Mentor program mentees about their mentors' impact on their development and educational journey. | There’s a new variant in town. Staying up to date with the latest vaccines is still the best defense against COVID-19. Find out more.
Marc H. Morial
President and CEO
National Urban League
LaPierre helped supercharge the gunning of America, even as he and the NRA skillfully blamed America’s gun problem on everyone but themselves … Over the course of 30 years, tragedy after tragedy should have brought with it, as it did elsewhere, the most minimal and common-sense of regulations. Instead, Americans now live in a country with more guns than people. Call it Wayne’s world. -- Andrew C. McKevitt
Misdirecting tens of millions of donor dollars to fund the lavish lifestyles of chief executive Wayne LaPierre and other top executives, as New York State Attorney General Letitia James alleges, is hardly the worst of the National Rifle Association’s atrocities.
But in suing the NRA for financial corruption, even if she doesn’t win the case, James has stricken the most effective blow in decades against one of the most poisonous influences in recent American history.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 8, 2024) - The Washington Wizards continue their partnership with the Greater Washington Urban League (Washington, D.C.) for the third consecutive year to promote an essay contest geared toward high school seniors.
The contest, named after Dr. E.B. Henderson, aims to encourage students from the DMV area to participate in advocating for causes or missions of community leaders or organizations that have impacted their lives positively. The competition, running from November 15, 2023, to February 1, 2024, invites students to compose 350-500-word essays highlighting the importance of their chosen cause.
FORT WAYNE (Jan. 8, 2024) – This year, the Fort Wayne Urban League (Fort Wayne, IN) celebrates 104 years of service, continuing its mission to assist the African American community and underserved populations in and around the Summit City. Situated on South Hanna Street, the Urban League has expanded its programs over the last year, introducing initiatives like a two-week STEM Camp for Kids, Block Club Beautification Grants supporting eight south side blocks with $1,000 each, aid for new business owners, and the Senior Tekkie Program.
