Urban Development Accelerator Hosts its Inaugural Convening in New York, NY

The first cohort of the Urban Development Accelerator (UDA) convened in New York, NY on March 27th and 28th, 2024 bringing together five Urban League CEOs [Greater Sacramento Urban League, Springfield Urban League, Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio, Urban League of Nebraska, and Urban League of the Upstate] and an additional participant from each affiliate who is vital to the development work of the organization.
Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onMon, 03/10/2025 - 15:40

The Urban Development Accelerator Convenes in New Orleans

The Urban Development Accelerator (UDA) affiliate cohort convened July 22nd, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana, a city filled with rich history and resilient neighborhoods. Inspired by the powerful ethos of the city, affiliate leaders reflected on the purpose of their development and grounded themselves in the needs of their communities.
Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onMon, 03/10/2025 - 15:31

ReMarcs Newsletter - March 8, 2025

Remembering Bloody Sunday. This week marks 60 years since John Lewis & hundreds of peaceful protestors bled for our right to vote. See where we stand now. | Diversity is an American value. Watch Marc H. Morial on CNBC as he clarifies what DEI is really about: equal opportunity for people with merit. | Celebrating women! Take a moment to learn about International Women's Day and uplift extraordinary women who help make the world better. | Need time management tips? Register for our FREE webinar on Wednesday for strategies on effective time management to build career success. | What do the numbers tell us? Dr. Bernard Anderson, our Chief Economics Adviser, shares an in-depth look at the state of the economy. Check it out. | Need to boost your immune system? Show yourself and your loved ones some love by staying up-to-date on your vaccinations. Get started today.

Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onSat, 03/08/2025 - 14:51

60 Years Ago This Week, The Brutality Of Bloody Sunday Struck The American Conscience “Like Psychological Lightning”

Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League


“At times history and fate meet at a single time in a single place to shape a turning point that is man's unending search for freedom. So it was at Lexington and Concord. So it was a century ago at Appomattox. So it was last week in Selma, Alabama.” -- President Lyndon Johnson

The headline on the front page of the New York Times, 60 years ago this week, read, “Alabama police use gas and clubs to rout Negroes.

The eighth paragraph: “John Lewis, chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, was among the injured. He was admitted to the Good Samaritan Hospital with a possible skull fracture.”

Submitted bycmonteil@nul.org onFri, 03/07/2025 - 14:57

February Jobs Report: Steady Growth, But Policy Risks Threaten Economic Stability

Dr. Bernard E. Anderson, Ph D
Whitney M. Young Jr. Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Senior Economic Advisor, National Urban League

The U.S. economy added 151,000 jobs in February, reflecting a resilient labor market, though growth has moderated.

Employment among white workers declined several thousand while white unemployment edged up.  In comparison, Black employment rose slightly while there was little change in Black unemployment. As a result, the Black/White unemployment gap declined to an unprecedented level of 1.57, down notably from the earlier 2:1 ratio, but still reflective of systemic disparities in the workforce.

Submitted byiamempowered onFri, 03/07/2025 - 11:12