See as our President & CEO Marc H. Morial receives the Humanitarian Award at the 38th Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party in NOLA.

We demand change. We’re taking action against attacks on DEI and have filed a lawsuit to challenge three recent anti-equity executive orders. More on that. | Checks and balances. See how Trump’s Administration continues to support anti-equity laws, violate the First Amendment + more. | On DEI, merit & more. Watch as our President & CEO Marc Morial breaks down our lawsuit against the Trump Administration and the fight for diversity. | Upskilling is key. Register for our FREE webinar on Wednesday for tips and resources on improving your skillset to level up your career. | Supporting small biz. Check out how Miami Valley Urban League is uplifting Black-owned businesses as part of this year’s Black History Month celebration. | Weekend watch list. Don’t miss the replay of the Super Bowl Soulful Celebration, with a special guest appearance from Marc H. Morial.

Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League

 
“An elective despotism was not the government we fought for; but one in which the powers of government should be so divided and balanced among the several bodies of magistracy as that no one could transcend their legal limits without being effectually checked and restrained by the others.” -- Thomas Jefferson 

The foundational principle of the United States Constitution is the separation of powers, commonly described as "checks and balances." The authority of each of the three branches of government is limited by the other two.

It’s time for action. We are calling for an urgent meeting with Congressional leaders to find actionable steps to protect DEI programs. More on that. | Education under threat. See how the Trump Administration's recent campaign to dismantle the Department of Education is disastrous and unlawful. | Congratulations! See as our President & CEO Marc H. Morial receives the Humanitarian Award at the 38th Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party in NOLA. | $25,000 grant! We were honored to present China Miller & her beautiful family with a check toward the down payment on their new home. Relive the moment. | What’s on your watch list? The Super Bowl Soulful Celebration is now streaming, with a special guest appearance from Marc H. Morial. Don't miss it! | Be a hero! This Black History Month, we must stand united to defend equal opportunity for all. Join our Opportunity Circle to create change. | Don’t miss the vibes. This summer, we’re taking over Cleveland, Ohio, from July 16-19 for #NULConf25! Register today to secure your spot.

Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League

“Presidents Trump and Musk and their billionaire buddies are so detached from how Americans live that they cannot see how ending public education and canceling these contracts kills the American Dream. This is not about Democrats versus Republicans. This is about billionaires versus the middle class. If kids from working class families do not have access to schools, how can they build a future?”  — U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro

The Elon Musk-led slash-and-burn squad euphemistically known as the Department of Government Efficiency has revoked the contracts of researchers who are years into the collection, analysis, and study of educational data.

WASHINGTON, D.C.(February 12, 2025) – Following the inaugural meeting of the Demand Diversity Roundtable on January 22nd, the nation’s top civil and human rights leaders are seeking an urgent meeting with congressional leadership to address the Trump Administration’s executive actions dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion protections.

“These attacks on equal opportunity threaten our economy, our democracy, and the progress we’ve fought for,” said Marc H. Morial, President & CEO of the National Urban League which convenes the Demand Diversity Roundtable. “Congress must act now to protect civil rights and ensure an inclusive future for all.” 

See how a new law will help expunge the criminal records of up to 500,000 Minnesotans charged with minor + nonviolent crimes.

The Urban League of Rochester (Rochester, NY), a pillar of advocacy and community development, has played a transformative role in the region for more than 60 years.

Founded in 1965 during a pivotal era marked by civil rights unrest, the organization emerged to address systemic inequities in employment, housing and education issues that remain at the forefront of its mission today.

“The need for change in the 1960s was undeniable,” said Dr. Seanelle Hawkins, President and CEO of the Urban League of Rochester. “The civil rights movement nationally and locally created a necessity for an organization dedicated to providing access and advocacy for Black and brown individuals. Addressing injustices and inequities was, and continues to be, our priority.”