CHARLOTTE (Aug. 7, 2023) – The Urban League of Central Carolinas recently celebrated their 45th anniversary with its annual gala.

The gala, held this past Friday, Aug. 4th, was held at the Charlotte Marriott City Center, and it celebrated and honored those who have given back to their community.

This year, the Urban League honored Bank of America chief administrative officer, D. Steve Boland, and Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio with their most prestigious award, the Whitney M. Young Jr. award.

CHATTANOOGA (Aug. 7, 2023) – At this year’s Youth Leadership Summit held in Houston, the Project Ready students of the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga (Chattanooga, TN) won second place.

They placed second during the case competition of the Summit, which allows for students to present a solution to a problem that they see in their community. Their proposal 423 – T.K.T.T. (Think and Know the Tactics) focused on how to reduce gun violence amongst youth.

Candy Johnson, President and CEO of the Urban League, was thrilled at their performance.

Get to know the Three Ds. Watch as Marc H. Morial reflects on two decades of leading the National Urban League while setting the vision for a promising future. | #NULConf23 is a wrap! And we had a time. Relive some of the moments and find photos of yourself, your friends, or your favorite speakers! | Black mayors. Four of the largest U.S. cities are led by Black mayors and we brought them together for a timely conversation on the state of our cities. Catch the replay. | What’s next in civil rights? The issues are plenty and so are the solutions. Tune in as movement leaders dive into the pressing problems. | Young professionals speak. What does it mean to show up authentically in the workplace? Hear from young leader’s experiences & lessons learned. | Must see! Don’t miss a chance to watch the gripping film about how two freedom fighters mobilize their communities during a tumultuous time, coming up at the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival. | What do the numbers tell us?  Check out an in-depth look at the state of the economy from Dr. Bernard E. Anderson, our Chief Economics Adviser. | Mark your calendars! We’re heading to Washington, D.C. on August 26 for the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. Here’s how to get involved.

NEW YORK (August 4, 2023) -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today assailed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' censorship of an Advanced Placement psychology course, calling it "simple-minded pandering to bigotry and homophobia."

"Governor DeSantis is waging a campaign of hatred against marginalized people in Florida," Morial said. "His 'Don't Say Gay' crusade, like his assault on racial justice and history, is a desperate ploy to perpetuate a warped vision of the nation that mollifies his extremist supporters.

Bernard E. Anderson, PhD

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

This month’s Jobs Report reveals a “Goldilocks” economy: not too hot, not too cold.

Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League
 

“For more than 100 years, this organization has worked to bring our country together in coalition in the collective fight for the freedom, rights, and justice of all people. ... we know we have more work to do, being clear-eyed about the moment we are in - a moment when state by state in places like Texas and Florida, extremist so-called leaders attack hard-won rights and freedoms.” – Vice President Kamala Harris, National Urban League 2023 Conference 

At my first National Urban League Conference in Pittsburgh in 2003, just weeks after I became President and CEO, I outlined a five-point Empowerment Agenda that evolved into the Five Pillars of our movement: Employment, Education, Housing, Healthcare, and Justice. 

NEW YORK (August 2, 2023) --National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today issued the following statement in response to Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Administrator Glen Gilzean's announcement that he would abolish DEI initiatives.