Urban League of Greater Madison Gets $500k Donation

MADISON (Oct. 24, 2022) – The Urban League of Greater Madison (Madison, WI) has received a whopping $500,000 for their Black Business Hub.

On October 4th, the Farwell Foundation announced the $500,000 donation to support the Urban League’s Black Business Hub project. In their announcement, Cheryl Rosen Weston, who fueled the donation, said, “we firmly believe in our duty to make this world, and more specifically, Madison, a better place. We do this by committing to support, love, honor, and respect all members of our community.”

She continued, “We are delighted to partner with the Urban League of Greater Madison in the development of the Black Business Hub, and we believe in its enormous potential to effect positive change for Madison’s Black community.”

Submitted bymgenaotemp@nul.org onMon, 10/24/2022 - 16:22

Lorain County Urban League Holds Family Fun Fair

ELYRIA (Oct. 24, 2022) – The Lorain County Urban League (Elyria, OH) held its first ever Fall Family Fun Fair on Saturday, Oct. 22nd.

The fair had a bit of a twist – the Urban League featured the Matrix Mobile Health Clinic to provide free COVID-19 boosters, as well as other health screenings.

The Urban League’s Education and Youth Development Coordinator Achilles Morales said, “As it’s getting closer to wintertime and with flu season and projected COVID cases on the horizon, we wanted to partner with the state health department to offer free health screenings and boosters for the community.”

This event was a step in the nationwide All In campaign, which seeks to bring more vaccinations and vaccine awareness to minority communities.

Submitted bymgenaotemp@nul.org onMon, 10/24/2022 - 16:20

Urban League of Northwest Indiana Hosts Annual Scholarship Fair

GARY (Oct. 24, 2022) – On Tuesday, Oct. 18th, the Urban League of Northwest Indiana (Gary, IN) held its annual scholarship fair at Indiana University Northwest. Students from all over came to the event to show them that a college education is more than possible.

One of the ways that this event stands out from other college fairs is the many workshops that were available for students. Workshops on financial aid and scholarships helped them visualize a future that included a college education. For many students, this was the very first step in their college search.

But learning about scholarships wasn’t the only thing that happened at the event – many students left the event with awarded scholarships in their hands.

Submitted bymgenaotemp@nul.org onMon, 10/24/2022 - 16:17

ReMarcs Newsletter - October 22, 2022

Taxpayers deserve better. New records show Donald Trump used his privilege for personal gain. See how his antics ripped off taxpayers.| What’s the road ahead? With the next election a little over 2 weeks away, watch as Marc H. Morial breaks down the issues that shape our communities. | It’s a family affair. Did you hear the news? Children ages five and up can now level up their protection and get the latest COVID-19 booster. Learn more. | Your vote matters! We’re taking over Georgia for the State of Emergency Road Tour to help you prep for the election. Here’s the lineup of events.| Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Join our webinar on Tuesday for updates on the PSLF program, how to navigate the new process, and accessing debt relief. | Meet the voices behind Black infrastructure. Tune in as we tap into creating stronger foundations for Black communities battling environmental racism. | Save the date. Grab your best black tie attire + flyest sneakers, and join us on Nov. 16th for the 66th Annual Equal Opportunity Dinner. Get your tickets now. | Ready to dive into entrepreneurship? Catch the gems at our FREE webinar on Wednesday to learn how to develop your entrepreneurial spirit. RSVP.

Submitted byrwilliams@nul.org onSat, 10/22/2022 - 16:08

National Urban League President Denounces Partisan Panel's CFPB Ruling; Calls for Immediate Reversal

NEW YORK (October 20, 2022) -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial blasted today’s ruling by Trump-appointed judges that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is unconstitutional, calling the decision “specious and nakedly political.”
Submitted byiamempowered onThu, 10/20/2022 - 12:34