'Shocked and Dismayed': Civil Rights Group Blasts DeSantis' Disney District For Eliminating DEI Programs

When announcing that Gov. Ron DeSantis' district governing Disney World abolished its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, District Administrator Glen Gilzean Jr. name-dropped his previous employer, the Central Florida Urban League.
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ReMarcs Newsletter - August 5, 2023

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.

Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onSat, 08/05/2023 - 10:53

National Urban League Condemns DeSantis' Censorship of AP Psychology as Pandering to Bigotry

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.

Submitted byiamempowered onFri, 08/04/2023 - 12:13

Empowerment 2.0 Focuses On Three DS: Defend Democracy, Demand Diversity, Defeat Poverty 

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. 

Submitted bycmonteil@nul.org onThu, 08/03/2023 - 17:00

National Urban League and Takeda Partner on a New Community-Based National Initiative to Advance Health Equity

NEW YORK, New York and CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 31, 2023 – The National Urban League, a historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization, and Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) 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.

Submitted byiamempowered onTue, 08/01/2023 - 12:55

Thousands of Houston Families Attend National Urban League Community and Family Day Expo

HOUSTON, TX (July 29, 2023) – Today, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, Judson Robinson III, President and CEO of the Houston Area Urban League, and Mayor Sylvester Turner welcome Houston area families to the National Urban League’s Community and Family Day Expo on the final day of its 4-day conference: 
Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onMon, 07/31/2023 - 12:33