National Urban League and DoorDash Win Anthem Award for GoalUp Financial Empowerment Program

NEW YORK (February 17, 2023) – The National Urban League’s partnership with DoorDash, the GoalUp Financial Empowerment Program, has earned an Anthem Award from the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial announced today.

Submitted byiamempowered onFri, 02/17/2023 - 13:04

What The Georgia Grand Jury Report On Trump's Election Interference Doesn't Reveal Is Most Revealing

“While we don’t know what crimes Trump and his allies will be charged with, the expected indictments will bring desperately needed accountability and demonstrate that no one – not even the former president – is above the law.” -- Brie Sparkman, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
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What The Georgia Grand Jury Report On Trump's Election Interference Doesn't Reveal Is Most Revealing Will Trump Continue to Praise Jurors’ “Patriotism & Courage” After Indictments are Announced?

Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League
 

“While we don’t know what crimes Trump and his allies will be charged with, the expected indictments will bring desperately needed accountability and demonstrate that no one – not even the former president – is above the law.” -- Brie Sparkman, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

The American people got a brief glimpse this week into the conclusions of a grand jury that spent a year investigating “possible attempts” by Donald Trump and his allies “to disrupt the lawful administration of the 2020 presidential elections in the State of Georgia.”

Submitted bycmonteil@nul.org onFri, 02/17/2023 - 09:51

National Urban League and Michigan Affiliates Devastated By Michigan State Mass Shooting

NEW YORK and MICHIGAN (February 15, 2023) – Today, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, Charles Anderson, President and CEO of the Urban League of Detroit and South Michigan, Kyra Wallace, President and CEO of the Southwestern Michigan Urban League, and Eric Brown, President and CEO of the Urban League of West Michigan made the following statement...
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National Urban League Conference Will Attract Thousands of Attendees, Millions in Economic Impact to Houston

HOUSTON (February 14, 2023) – The 2023 National Urban League Conference, returning to Houston after 24 years, will attract thousands of the nation’s most forward-thinking community and business leaders for four days of world-class speakers, informative workshops, dynamic entertainment, and networking events.

National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial and Houston Area Urban League President and CEO Judson Robinson, III, made the announcement today at Houston City Hall.

Submitted byiamempowered onTue, 02/14/2023 - 14:12

Urban League of Greater Atlanta Receives $1M

ATLANTA (Feb. 13, 2023) - Mayor Andre Dickens announced the recipients of the first two cycles of the City’s Youth Development Grant Awards. A total of $1,000,000 in American Rescue Plan funds were awarded to the Urban League of Greater Atlanta (Atlanta, GA) to facilitate the issuance of the grants to local community-based organizations that provide programming and services to Atlanta students up to age 18 in grades K through 12.

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UBIZ Venture Capital Announces William Hartley Parker As Executive in Residence

CLEVELAND (Feb. 13, 2023)– UBIZ Venture Capital, an affiliate organization of the Urban League of Greater Cleveland (Cleveland, OH) has named William Hartley Parker, CTP as the Executive in Residence for UBIZ and the newly launched Business Growth Institute (BGI).

Parker brings a wealth of knowledge and decades of experience, which includes senior executive and C-level positions with fortune 500 retailers, private equity firms, and Parker Revenue Growth Strategies, which develops and executes revenue growth, turnaround strategies, and preparing exit plans for lower middle-market private companies.

Submitted bymgenaotemp@nul.org onMon, 02/13/2023 - 16:59

Pittsburgh Urban League Prioritizing Economic Opportunity

PITTSBURGH (Feb. 13, 2023) – Pittsburgh Urban League (Pittsburgh, PA) CEO Carlos T. Carter spoke at a church this past Sunday, Feb. 12th to speak on how the Urban League is focusing on economic opportunity for the community.

Speaking at the Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Larimar for Urban League Sunday, Mr. Carter spoke to the congregation on how the Urban League, entering it’s 105th year of operation, is looking to prioritize economic opportunity.

Urban League Sunday is a celebration that the Urban League hosts during Black History Month that is held at a different church yearly. It highlights the longstanding partnership between the Urban League and Black churches in the Pittsburgh region.

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ReMarcs Newsletter - February 11, 2023

State of the Union address. Check out President Biden’s response to our call for police reform in the wake of Tyre Nichols’ murder, as well as other priorities. | Hot off the press! Marc H. Morial has joined the Chicago Sun-Times family as a contributing columnist to discuss his views on civil rights + much more. | Your health matters. The COVID-19 pandemic is still here, and the best way to protect yourself is by staying up to date on the latest vaccines and boosters. | Grab your virtual seat. Register for FREE to watch the Legislative Policy Conference Plenary to hear from key policymakers and many others. | Secure the bag + new career. Join us on Wednesday for our FREE Black History Month Career Fair to network with 30+ recruiters from major companies. | Protect Black women. Tune in as we sit down with experts + policymakers to discuss solutions to ensure Black women have safe pregnancies and deliveries. | Advancing Black leadership. Tap into our FREE webinar on Wednesday to learn about LinkedIn's latest research on Black professionals and current trends. | Houston, we’re on the way! Register now for the epic 4-day experience, book your flight, and encourage your tribe to join. | Help Black America achieve dreams. Black History Month is a reminder of our community’s struggles, triumphs, and the ongoing need for advocacy.

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