One Million Black Women: Black in Business program
We listened. And the research is clear: entrepreneurship equalizes. It helps to unlock growth and build wealth for Black women.
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ReMarcs Newsletter - April 15, 2023
The wait is over. The 2023 State of Black America® report drops today at 5PM ET! Take a look at the very real threat of hate crimes and domestic extremism. | Join us on Tuesday! Meet us at Morehouse College or watch virtually as HBCU students, social justice leaders & more gather for powerful convos. | The Tennessee Three. See how the link between racism and gun violence played out in the recent fiasco targeting three courageous leaders in Tennessee. | COVID-19 is still here. Getting vaxxed and taking safety measures is still the best way to remain COVID-19 free. Get the info you need here. | Measuring the Movement. Join Marc H. Morial on Saturday, April 15th at the National Action Network Convention in NYC or watch the livestream. | Second chances, new opportunities. Read more about Chester Hollman, who participated in the Urban League of Philadelphia’s Out4Good re-entry program. | Youth voices matter. We’ve partnered with UnidosUS to embark on a project to reimagine K12 assessment and accountability. More on that. | We’re taking over Texas! Join us in Houston this summer for four power-packed days of Black excellence, networking + much more. Register now.
National Urban League Awarded $4M Grant For Re-Entry Programs
“Tennessee Three” Fiasco Highlights Link Between Racism And Gun Violence
The Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City Hosts Expungement Party
OKLAHOMA CITY (April 10, 2023) – This upcoming Wednesday, April 12th, the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City (Oklahoma City, OK) will host the Second Annual Expungement Expo.
Eligible applicants will be able to speak to volunteer attorneys who will draft initial pleadings in regards to their respective cases.
Before the event, volunteer attorneys will be taught how to draft the materials needed to expunge applicant’s records.
Volunteer licensed attorneys are still being asked to volunteer their time at the event, which starts at 5:30 PM at the law offices of Crowe and Dunleavy.
Food and drink will be served at the event.
Shenango Valley Urban League to Host Event Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
FARRELL (April 10, 2023) – The Shenango Valley Urban League (Farrell, PA) hopes to open a much-needed conversation with business owners and potential employees about diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The event, called the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Breakfast and Career Fair will take place on April 21st, at Avalon at Buhl Park in Hermitage. Breakfast will begin at 7:30 AM, with the career fair will begin at 10:30 AM.
According to the Urban League, this event came from wanting to do something different, other than their usual anniversary banquet.
According to Urban League President and CEO, Dr. Erin Houston, “This is an important conversation to have in our home and workplaces. This is an event you don’t want to miss.”