Dr. Bernard E. Anderson
Whitney M Young, Jr. Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Senior Economic Advisor, National Urban League

While the creation of 261,000 jobs in October indicates the economy remains strong, and is growing modestly, the economic outlook is clouded by a fog of uncertainty as the Federal Reserve works diligently to reduce the historically high level of inflation. 

NEW YORK (November 3, 2022) – As the fallout from Kanye West’s anti-Semitic statements continues to mount, with corporations and other institutions severing their ties to the rapper, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial said the response is years overdue.

NEW YORK and BALTIMORE (November 2, 2022) – Leaders of three of the nation’s top civil rights organizations today chided new Twitter owner Elon Musk for the “painful and shocking” increase in hate speech since Musk took the helm of the platform, and demanded a meeting to address their concerns.

NEW YORK (November 1, 2022) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today thanked philanthropist Mackenzie Scott and congratulated the 25 Urban League affiliates that received contributions totaling more than $100 million.

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SPRINGFIELD (Oct. 31, 2022) – Camp Atwater has reason to celebrate this Halloween.

On Thursday, Oct. 27th, it was announced that the camp will receive $450,000 to rejuvenate its facilities.

The camp, which was a home away from home for many black children within the Springfield area, is run by the Urban League of Springfield (Springfield, MA). The camp is in North Brookfield, with 40 buildings, a three-acre island, and offers children various activities such as horseback riding, fishing, swimming, and other physical activities. It also provides children with performing arts and educational classes.

Alumni of the camp include former U.S. attorney of Massachusetts Wayne Budd, and Oscar award winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter.

KNOXVILLE (Oct. 31, 2022) – The Knoxville community is not done honoring Phyllis Nichols.

On Thursday, Oct. 27th, at the Urban League’s Equal Opportunity Awards Gala, the Urban League announced that it was setting up a scholarship in her name.

The Knoxville Urban League (Knoxville, TN) CEO, Phyllis Nichols, announced her retirement back in June.

The scholarship, named the Phyllis Young Nichols Scholarship, will help area students who need financial help receiving a college education. The Urban League said that Nichols will help determine eligibility. The Urban League hopes to assist one student on a yearly basis and will include more students as they get more funding.

LOS ANGELES (Oct. 31, 2022) – The Los Angeles Urban League (Los Angeles, CA) held a graduation ceremony for the UCLA Medical Assistant Program recently.

In a 400% increase over last year, there were eight students graduating. The Urban League, via its supportive platform, enabled the students to enter the program to earn a livable wage. All graduates have been offered employment throughout the UCLA health portfolio.

The program teaches its students the importance of listening and advocating for their patients, which is a vital aspect of the program. Diversity and advocacy are main tenets of the program and are a part of the students’ training.