Columbia Gym Owner Creates Boxing Summer Program For Teen
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH ) --- It’s summertime and that means some parents may still be trying to find programs for their children. Well, here’s an option. A former police officer is partnering with a local organization to teach teens survival skills and how to keep them safe.
Chicago Areas With Steep Black Population Decline See More Violence And Job Loss
In the conclusion of its State of Black Chicago 2023 report, the Chicago Urban League tied the future of the city’s Black communities to the long-standing trend of declining Black population.
Urban League of Greater Madison to Host Blood Drive
MADISON (June 12, 2023) – The Urban League of Greater Madison (Madison, WI) is asking the community to help them fight sickle cell disease.
This coming Saturday, June 17th, the Urban League is partnering with the Red Cross to host a blood drive to help fight the disease. They are specifically asking for Black blood donors, as the majority of those with sickle cell are of African ancestry.
The disease affects over 100,000 people in the country, which can lead to stroke and organ failure.
Urban League of San Diego Seeks to Increase Black and Latino Homeownership
SAN DIEGO (June 12, 2023) – The Urban League of San Diego (San Diego, CA) is seeking to help Black and other people of color into buying their first home.
According to reports by the California Association of Realtors, homeownership is at its lowest within the Black and Latino communities. The peak of Black and Latino homeownership came in 2004, with Black homeowners coming in at 50%, with Latinos being around 56%.
For Al Abdallah, interim president and CEO of the Urban League, there is a flaw within the system. “These are systemic racial issues that we must tackle in this country,” he said.
Urban League of Rochester Honors Black Scholars
ROCHESTER (June 12, 2023) – The Urban League of Rochester (Rochester, NY) rolled out the red carpet for hundreds of students at a recent event.
Last Monday, June 5th, the Urban League celebrated the excellence of area Black students, as they held their Annual Black Scholars Ceremony, in its 44th year.
The event honored hundreds of Black high school seniors, all earning a “B” average or higher, awarding them the distinction of being chosen as an Urban League Black Scholar.
New York Urban League Hosts 57th Annual Frederick Douglass Gala
NEW YORK (June 12, 2023) - On Thursday, June 1, the New York Urban League held its 57th Frederick Douglass Awards Gala. They saluted distinguished honorees including Tom Halloran, EVP & CFO of Fidelis Care; Alison Overseth, CEO, Partnership for After School Education; and Alfre Woodard, actor, activist, and producer. The elegant event was emceed by NBC4’s Myles Miller with Honorary Chairs Phylicia Rashad and James Rhee. Wendy and Doug Eisenberg Co-Chaired the event with Ken DeRegt and Fidelis Care served as the Lead Sponsor. And Diageo / Pronghorn underwrote this year’s reception.
ReMarcs Newsletter - June 10, 2023
The dangers of anti-LGBTQ+ bills. See how a record number of new laws are casting a dark shadow on what should be a time for celebrating love & freedom. | Meet us in Houston, July 26-29! We’ve curated #NULConf23 events with you in mind, like the Women of Power Awards, business sessions, forums & more. | What are your summer plans? Before planning your next vacation, get vaxxed to limit your exposure to COVID-19. Find info & resources here. | Gen Z is up next! Tune in as we chat with Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost, the first member of Gen Z elected to Congress.
Pride Month Is Marred By A Record Number Of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills In State Legislatures, With Black Youth Most At Risk
Marc H. Morial
President and CEO
National Urban League
National Urban League Hails the U.S. Supreme Court's Voting Rights Decision as a Win for Justice and Democracy
Washington, D.C. (June 8, 2023) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Allen v. Milligan: