Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League
 
 

“Some of the best work that has happened in the ongoing movements for justice, for freedom, for liberty, led by the Urban League, have been fueled by what we all know we do so well when we do it, which is coalition building. Urban League does this so well.” – Vice President Kamala Harris

The anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches this week shone a spotlight on the escalating assault on voting rights. U.S. Department of Justice’s scathing rebuke of the Louisville Police Department underscored the urgent need to redefine public safety. The U.S. Senate overturned criminal justice reform in the District of Columbia, reinforcing the case for D.C statehood.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 8, 2023) – The National Urban League today presented former Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty with the CBC Champion Award the final day of the League’s Legislative Policy Conference.

“Congresswoman Beatty has proven to be a force of nature on Capitol Hill as she has advocated for voting rights, policing reform, financial equity, access to healthcare and other important issues to the Black community,” National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial said. “It’s an honor to recognize Congresswoman Beatty’s tenacious work with this award today, and I look forward to continuing our partnership in the fight for civil and equal rights.” 

RICHMOND (March 6, 2023) – In commemoration of Read Across America Day on Thursday, March 2nd, the Urban League of Greater Richmond (Richmond, VA) donated 1800 books to kindergarteners in area schools.

Interim president of the Urban League, Larry Murphy, visited the Chimborazo Elementary School to deliver some of the books, along with local leaders.

He said, “We hope the kids get some basic understanding around being kind, around fairness, around how you treat others, about teamwork. And then about self image. Each and every child is a king or a queen and so, we want to stress that. Especially when they're starting to learn about education."

ELYRIA (March 6, 2023) – The Lorain County Urban League (Elyria, OH) just received a huge donation for its literacy program.

This past Friday, March 3rd, the Urban League received over 600 children’s books donated by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems for its Read and Rise Family Literacy Program.

Education and Youth Development Coordinator for the Urban League Achilles Morales is thrilled with the gift.

MILWAUKEE (March 6, 2023) – The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (Milwaukee, WI) is stepping up for women of color.

The Urban League will be the presenting sponsor of Leaders LeadUp™, a new social community and platform for women of color in the Milwaukee area.

Dr. Eve Hall, President and CEO of the Urban League, said, “Greater Milwaukee Urban League is dedicated to providing and supporting opportunities that empower communities and change lives. We are thrilled to partner with Leaders LeadUp™ to kick off this important platform and the support it gives to women pursuing opportunities and excellence.”

New York (March 6, 2023) – In an event that included some of the fragrance industry’s heavyweights, the New York Urban League (New York, NY) honored the President of The Fragrance Foundation (TFF) with its first ever Catalyst Award.

Linda G. Levy received the award at the Urban League’s 2023 Champions of Diversity Symposium and Awards event, held this year on Wednesday, Feb. 15th.

The Urban League awarded Levy due to her leadership in forwarding diversity initiatives in the fragrance industry. She is the figure behind the hashtag, #FragranceForwardTFF, a move to provide opportunities for people of all backgrounds into the industry, reflecting the diverse population of the country.

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