National Urban League and Building Trades Unions Announce Historic Apprenticeship Program With D.O.L. Support

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 6, 2023) – A partnership between the National Urban League and the nonprofit TradesFutures, will open a pathway of opportunity for underserved and underrepresented communities to secure apprenticeships in the construction industry.
Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onMon, 03/06/2023 - 11:29

ReMarcs Newsletter - March 4, 2023

The clock is ticking! Our Legislative Policy Conference opening plenary streams live this Tuesday at 9AM ET. Register now to secure your virtual seat. | Cancel student debt. Did you know that the student debt crisis is the driving force of the current racial wealth gap? More on that. | Louisiana Political Hall of Fame. Our President & CEO and former New Orleans Mayor, Marc H. Morial, will be honored today. Learn more. | Gone but never forgotten. Two years have passed since the death of one of our nation’s greatest civil rights champions, Vernon Jordan. More on his legacy. | What progress have we made? Tune in as we unpack what we’ve learned about police + vigilante violence since the murder of Trayvon Martin. | Women’s History Month. We’re honoring and celebrating the progress Black women have made nationwide all month. | Counting down to Houston. Grab your tribe and start prepping for our 2023 Conference. Register now to lock in our current rate.

Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onSat, 03/04/2023 - 10:09

Crushing Student Loan Debt Hinders Black Home Ownership, Feeds Racial Wealth Gap & Stalls Economic Growth

“I woke up this morning with a lot on my mind, thinking about my own mother. And the history of Black Americans locked out of every major federal relief program from the Homestead Act to the GI Bill, targeted by redlining, denied the ability to build generational wealth because of policy violence,..."
Submitted bycmonteil@nul.org onThu, 03/02/2023 - 12:32

ReMarcs Newsletter - February 25, 2023

Our history can’t be erased. Florida Gov. DeSantis continues his crusade to undermine Black history by limiting access to literature for K-12. More on that. | Sunday service in NYC. Our President & CEO Marc H. Morial will speak at St. Luke AME Church’s Liberation on Feb 26th at 10 AM ET. Here’s how to watch. | Almost 3 years later. COVID-19 is still here, but now there are proactive steps you can take to avoid infection. Get the facts. | Live on LinkedIn. Register now for a panel discussion featuring our very own Hal Smith and other AbbVie Foundation partners on advancing racial equity. | The countdown is on! We’re less than 10 days away from our Legislative Policy Conference opening plenary. Register now to secure your virtual seat. | Time to take action. Join us on the steps of the Supreme Court on Tuesday at 8 AM as we rally for student debt cancellation. Sign up now. | Houston is calling your name. It’s time to start planning for our 2023 Conference. Register now, book your flight + secure your hotel. | Level up your career. Tap into our FREE webinar on March 1st for tips on how to pivot your career. Register now.

Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onSat, 02/25/2023 - 10:04

Desantis Has Learned The Wrong Lessons From History. He Wants To Make Sure No One Else Learns The Right Ones.

Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League
 

“Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered. And the process is continuing day by day and minute by minute. History has stopped. Nothing exists except an endless present in which the Party is always right.”  ― George Orwell, 1984

The Jacksonville ballfield where Henry “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron played as a 19-year-old minor leaguer in 1953 now bears his name.

It’s where he and two of his teammates, Felix Mantilla, and Horace Garner, endured hostile taunts from fans. Off the field, they received death threats.  When the team traveled, they couldn’t stay at the same hotels where other teammates stayed or eat with them at the same restaurants.

Submitted bycmonteil@nul.org onFri, 02/24/2023 - 17:47

ReMarcs Newsletter - February 18, 2023

The penalty of perjury. What’s the latest on the investigation into Trump’s election interference? See what the Georgia grand jury report reveals. | Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Audiences got a chance to watch the powerful story of the modern civil rights movement, featuring Marc H. Morial. Stay tuned for where you can watch it! | Protect your health. COVID-19 is still here, but there are resources available to keep you protected, such as the latest vaccines and boosters. | Empowering Black businesses. Join our President & CEO, Marc H. Morial, as the keynote speaker for the AG Gaston Conference. Learn more. | Don’t miss the wave. Grab your virtual seat at the table to hear from policymakers at our Legislative Policy Conference opening plenary. Register now. | The return to Houston. After 24 years, our Annual Conference returns to Texas for the biggest, baddest, and most bodacious 4-day extravaganza yet.

Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onSat, 02/18/2023 - 10:13