ReMarcs Newsletter - April 22, 2023

Extinguishing the flames of hatred. The fire of white supremacy is burning through our democracy, but we can change this. More on that. | Don’t miss a moment. Catch the replay of our 2023 State of Black America event to hear from HBCU students, social justice leaders + many others. | Heads up! COVID-19 is still here, and with a new subvariant emerging, it’s more important than ever to get vaxxed. Learn more. | The wait is over. The 2023 State of Black America® report is here, and this year’s report highlights the threat of hate crimes + much more. Take a look. | Must-read essays. This year’s report features heavy hitting authors who are leading the nation through their work within social change. Learn more. | State of Black America® report. Watch as Marc H. Morial discusses how we plan to combat the 44% increase in hate crimes against Black Americans. | You can create change. Donate today to help make a difference in the lives of Black and Brown people who suffered COVID-19 related job loss and evictions. | Everyone deserves a second chance. See how we’re empowering young adults and other returning citizens through impactful reentry programs.| Secure the bag. Tap into our free webinar on April 27th to learn how to navigate salary increases, benefits and investing to meet your goals. RSVP now.

Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onSat, 04/22/2023 - 14:52

Community Solidarity and Safety Coalition Convenes First CEO-Level Community Collaborative

Washington, DC, April 11, 2023 ... Today, the Community Solidarity and Safety Coalition (CSSC) convened to launch its first CEO-level community collaborative. The CSSC members were joined by Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security John Tien in an online forum, where they were briefed on the coalition’s progress to date and the administration’s efforts to keep communities safe from violent extremists.
Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onThu, 04/20/2023 - 16:05

State Of Black America 2023: Confronting The Threat Within

Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League
 


“Our sense of belonging and prosperity relies on freedom from violence. That freedom requires confronting the threat that armed violence poses to our democracy and the hate-fueled rhetoric that feeds it. Moreover, keeping voters and elections safe from political violence is necessary to advance free, fair, and secure elections and ballot access.” Project Code

There is a fire blazing in the United States of America.

That the fire is burning through classrooms, law enforcement, the right to speak, the right to assemble and the right to vote. It is the fire of hatred, extremism, and domestic terrorism. It is the fire of white supremacy.

Submitted bycmonteil@nul.org onThu, 04/20/2023 - 15:57

National Urban League and Akron Urban League Renew Calls For Police Accountability In Jayland Walker Shooting

WASHINGTON, D.C. and AKRON, OHIO (April 19, 2023) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial and Akron Urban League President and CEO Teresa LeGrair issued the following statement after a jury chose not to indict the officers for shooting Jayland Walker.
Submitted byiamempowered onThu, 04/20/2023 - 09:53