GREENVILLE (Nov. 6, 2023) – Sound the alarm. The maternal mortality rates in Greenville County – and across the nation - are rising.

The Urban League of the Upstate (Greenville, SC) is working hard to address the health disparities that can improve maternal health outcomes. The Urban League recently acquired the historic McClaren Medical Shelter and plans to transform it into the McClaren Institute for Health and Quality of Life, aiming to address healthcare and wellness disparities in the Black community in the surrounding area.

The contributing factors to maternal mortality are complex, including racial disparities, age, and access to healthcare resources. With the Institute, the Urban League hopes to mitigate those factors.

KANSAS CITY (Nov. 6, 2023) - The Urban League of Greater Kansas City (Kansas City, MO) recently held its 16th Annual Urban Summit Conference, where they released their 2023 "State of Black Kansas City" report.

The report, titled "From Redlining to Chalk Lines,” highlights the correlation between poverty, resource scarcity, and violent crime within the Black community in Kansas City.

The conference aimed to foster discussions on issues impacting the Black community in Kansas City.

Gwen Grant, the President and CEO of the Urban League, emphasized the need for significant financial investments in distressed communities, which is a root cause of crime.

NEW YORK (Nov. 6, 2023) There is a new book about the significant role of Black socialite Mollie Moon in the civil rights movement of the 1940s, '50s, and '60s, with a particular focus on her association with the National Urban League. Moon served as the president of the fundraising arm of the Urban League and played a pivotal role in raising millions of dollars to promote economic and racial equality in the United States.

We’ll never forget. Read more about life and legacy of Richard Roundtree and lasting impact he has left for generations to come. | Mark your calendar! On Nov. 6th, Gumbo Coalition, starring our President & CEO Marc H. Morial & Janet Murguía, is hitting your t.v. screen with its world premiere on HBO Max. Here’s a sneak peek. | Are you #AllInAgainstCOVID? ’Tis the season to get your updated COVID-19 vaccine before your next family gathering or epic winter vacation. Learn more. | T-minus 4 days! Join us for a captivating night to celebrate Marc H. Morial’s 20th anniversary and honor three outstanding changemakers. Find out more.

Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League
 

 
“I was acutely aware of when I would go into department stores and feel the shadow of being followed. And then I’d be recognized, and all of a sudden it would turn. I thought, ‘Oh man, there it is.’ I was acutely aware of that turn. If I were not the actor who played John Shaft, I would be trailed to the dressing room, monitored, or stripped. That’s the truth of the matter.” – Richard Roundtree 

A 1972 profile of Richard Roundtree, a year after the release of Shaft rocketed him to fame, called him “a 29‐year‐old former football player turned fashion model‐turned actor.” 

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ST. PETERSBURG (Oct. 30, 2023) - The Pinellas County Urban League (St. Petersburg, FL) held a soirée.

The Sankofa Soirée, also known as the Urban League’s annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala, was held on October 14th at the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park.

The gala, in its 46th year, marked a historic moment as Nikki Gaskin-Capehart became the first woman to lead the Urban League.

GARY (Oct. 30, 2023) - The Urban League of Northwest Indiana (Gary, IN) held its Annual Diversity and Inclusion Luncheon last week.

The annual event was held on Wednesday, Oct. 25th, where they recognized individuals and organizations making a positive impact in the community. The event, which featured a keynote address by Magistrate Erika C. Stallworth, emphasized the importance of inclusion initiatives and the progress toward greater diversity in the surrounding counties.