Racist Attacks Can't Hide The Massive Lawlessness On Display In Fulton County, Georgia's, Case Against Trump's “Corrupt Organization”
“With Trump, you don't need to look for a dog whistle. It's a bull horn when it comes to race. And I do think that's deliberate. We've seen the -- I mean, slanderous attacks that he has put out against Fani Willis, you know, alleged things I won't even repeat."
Urban League of Palm Beach Holds Food Drive
WEST PALM BEACH (Aug. 14, 2023) – This past Saturday, Aug. 12th, the Urban League of Palm Beach (West Palm Beach, FL) held their Sumer Back to School Food Drive.
The Urban League held food drives in three cities – West Palm Beach, Belle Grande, and Pompey Park.
According to the Palm Beach County Food Bank, over 130,000 residents struggle with hunger, with over 35,000 of those being children.
President of the Urban League, Patrick Franklin, said, “Parents are deciding between food, new clothes and school supplies and everything else. We don’t want our kids going to school or to go to bed hungry.”
Urban League of Portland Project to Provide Supportive Housing Opens
PORTLAND (Aug. 14, 2023) – A project spearheaded by the Urban League of Portland (Portland, OR) recently opened its doors.
The Hattie Redmond apartments recently welcomed low-income, disabled people into its complex.
The development was made possible with over $25 million in financing by US Bank, Home Forward, the city’s housing authority, and the Urban League.
Funding was also provided by the Portland Housing Bureau and the Oregon Housing and Community Services.
National Urban League Partners with Takeda to Advance Health Equity
NEW YORK (Aug. 14, 2023) - The National Urban League, a historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization, and Takeda together announce a new health equity initiative that seeks to address the obstacles that disproportionately hinder access to better health care for historically marginalized populations in the U.S.
Louisville Urban League Holds Black Business Expo
LOUISVILLE (Aug. 14, 2023) – In celebration of Black Business Month, the Louisville Urban League (Louisville, KY) held a Black Business Expo at the Norton Sports and Learning Center.
The event took place this past Sunday, August 13th, and boasted over 70 vendors.
The Urban League’s Cynthia Brown said, “A lot of these partners came together at that time to really discuss what was happening in the city surrounding black businesses. Then what kind of support we’re missing from those black businesses to figure out what we can do for those gaps.”
ReMarcs Newsletter - August 12, 2023
Meet us in Washington, D.C.! On August 26, we’re celebrating the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. Learn more + get involved. | Honoring a legend. Read more about the life + legacy of civil rights scholar Charles Ogletree and his commitment to justice and equity. | Don’t miss the gems. We had a time in Houston for #NULConf23! Catch up on some of the sessions you may have missed now. | Creating a more equitable society. Congratulations to Marc H. Morial, who received the Raul Yzaguirre President’s Award from UnidosUS. Take a look. | Your health matters. As summer winds down, take a moment to schedule an appointment to get the latest vaccines and boosters. Learn more. | It’s official! Marc H. Morial has been appointed to ABA’s Task Force for American Democracy to discover ways to improve public trust. Learn more. | National Make-A-Will Month. FreeWill’s free estate planning tool is a simple and cost-free way to chart your own path. Learn more.
National Urban League President Marc Morial Appointed to ABA Task Force For American Democracy
NEW YORK – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial has been appointed to the American Bar Association’s new Task Force for American Democracy to look at ways to improve public trust in our election system.
Charles Ogletree Leaves A Profound Legacy Of Commitment To Justice And Equity, Compassion And Kindness
Marc H. Morial
President and CEO
National Urban League
“He could, on any given day, advise the likes of Nelson Mandela, field a call from a U.S. senator, write a brief for a client, meet with students over a late lunch, chair a board meeting for a nonprofit, pray over the telephone with a member of his church, make a pro bono court appearance, edit a chapter for an upcoming book, have an early dinner with a community leader and finish the evening by moderating a Massachusetts gubernatorial debate.” – Harvard law professor Ronald S. Sullivan Jr.
The 1921 Tulsa Massacre stands as one of the worst acts of racial terrorism in the United States since the abolition of slavery.
But it had nearly faded from history until 2003, when the late Charles J. Ogletree, Jr., filed suit on behalf of the victims and their survivors.