Freedom To Learn National Day Of Action Fights Back Against Extremist Attacks On Education And Other Racial Justice Initiatives

Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League
 

“At last, there is a critical mass of people all over the country who are are prepared to draw the line against conservative efforts to erase Black history, against efforts to make anti-racism unnameable, against efforts to undermine the ability of the next generation to understand what the meaning of that history is for the here and now.” -- Kimberlé Crenshaw

In Florida, activists staged a sit-in outside the office of Governor Ron DeSantis, who signed a law last week that bans teaching about systemic racism and gender and race discrimination.

In Washington, D.C., and New York City, protestors marched outside the College Board headquarters to protest the watering-down of its AP African-American History course.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 2, 2023) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial commended President Biden for his efforts to create opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals who often face barriers when returning home to their communities:

COLUMBIA (May 1, 2023) – The Columbia Urban League (Columbia, SC) has partnered with the Fairfield County School District to provide internet to students.

Along with the technology company Viasat, the program, called Plugged In, will not only bring high speed internet to eligible families, but also a computer and other digital resources.

An information session will take place this coming Thursday, May 4th at Fairfield Middle School for those who wish to get more information.

To get more information, please see the original article here.

CHATTANOOGA (May 1, 2023) – The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga (Chattanooga, TN) has partnered with Unum to help area residents find work.

On Tuesday, May 2nd the Urban League will host a resume and interview skills workshop, with an in-person hiring event taking place on Tuesday, May 9th.

Candy Johnson, President and CEO of the Urban League, said, “We are very excited to be partnering with Unum for this career development workshop and hiring event. At Urban League we strive to provide the training necessary for individuals to be properly equipped and successful in the workforce.”

The May 2nd event will focus on enhancing resumes and interview skills. Participants are encouraged to attend the May 2nd event before the hiring event on May 9th.

 WINSTON-SALEM (May 1, 2023) – The Winston-Salem Urban League (Winston-Salem, NC) is offering senior county residents the opportunity to get back into the workforce.

The program is for residents of Wilkes County aged 55 and over for paid training programs through the Senior Community Service Employment Program.

Participants will get paid minimum wage for up to 20 hours of training/work per week for four years.

Opportunities are available in the clerical, food service, maintenance, transportation childcare and other various areas.

ST. LOUIS (May 1, 2023) – The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis (St. Louis, MO) just made a huge step in helping Black women with businesses.

The Urban League just announced a partnership with Walmart for three years, with a goal of getting Black women-businesses into stores.

Already, inaugural classes have begun, part of a year long program that will also have a graduation ceremony at its conclusion. The program is open to entrepreneurs that have been in business for two years.

Other cities that are participating in the partnership with Walmart are Atlanta, Cleveland, and Cincinnati.

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NEW YORK (April 25, 2023) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement regarding the death of Harry Belafonte: