Wealthy Extremists Attacking Funding For Black Women Entrepreneurs Are Desperate To Preserve Systemic Inequality

“In the face of persistent, systemic discrimination against Black people and all people of color arising from our country’s long history of racism, Ed Blum and his recently-created front group are bent on dismantling programs benefiting the Black community. They seek to kneecap any effort to undo entrenched racial inequalities and further cement the status quo of inequitable market access.” -- Damon Hewitt, President and Executive Director of Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. 
Submitted bycmonteil@nul.org onFri, 09/08/2023 - 13:57

ReMarcs Newsletter - September 2, 2023

Saluting all workers. This #LaborDay, we celebrate the commitment, sacrifices, and unwavering strength of workers worldwide. | Protect our democracy. Almost 30,000 Americans have died from gun violence in 2023, and it’s time to enact laws that protect us. More on that. | Protect your immune system. Staying up to date with recommended vaccines is more critical than ever. Here’s what you need to know. | Continuing to fight for democracy. On August 26th, we joined forces with other civil rights organizations in Washington, D.C., for the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. Here’s what you may have missed. | Let’s talk #NULConf23. Take a moment to fill out our post-conference survey for a chance to win some amazing prizes. | Mark your calendar! Register now for our FREE webinar for tips on discovering the difference between entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship. | Workforce Development Month. Learn more about our free workshops, supportive services, and tools to help you succeed in today’s job market. | 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.

Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onSat, 09/02/2023 - 09:21

August Jobs Report: Trending In a Steady Direction Toward a Soft Landing

Bernard E. Anderson, PhD

Senior Economic Advisor, National Urban League and Whitney M. Young, Jr. Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania


Senior Economic Advisor, National Urban League and Whitney M. Young, Jr. Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania 

As the U.S. economy experienced a lower-than-expected job growth of 187,000 new jobs in August, more women enter the labor force 

Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onFri, 09/01/2023 - 19:10

Urban League of Greater Hartford Gives Away 550 Backpacks

HARTFORD (Aug. 28, 2023) – Hey, kids of Hartford, summer is almost over.

The Urban League of Greater Hartford (Hartford, CT) recently held an event for students and their parents to pick up free school supplies.

The Urban League was able to give away 550 backpacks to families at their offices on Woodland Street.

The backpacks contained several supplies for kids to aid them on their first day of classes, such as folders, pens, pencils, notebooks, and index cards. Also available for students and their families were clothes, and vendors with other supplies.

Submitted bymgenaotemp@nul.org onMon, 08/28/2023 - 12:02

Urban League of West Michigan Hopes to Expand Programming with New Purchase

GRAND RAPIDS (Aug. 28, 2023) – The Urban League of West Michigan (Grand Rapids, MI) hopes to expand their youth programming with their most recent purchase.

The Urban League recently purchased a neighboring building that housed a former church back in late July. The building, formerly owned by Good Shepherd Church, sits across from the Urban League office on 735 Eastern Ave SE.

According to the President of the Urban League, Eric D. Brown, the Urban League, and Good Shepherd have been in conversations for the Urban League to purchase the building for quite some time. The Urban League plans to redevelop the building to further their youth programs.

Submitted bymgenaotemp@nul.org onMon, 08/28/2023 - 12:02
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