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National Urban League Mourns the Passing of Music Icon Quincy Jones

"Quincy Jones’ influence on popular music is incalculable.  His astonishing talent as a musician, composer, and conductor was matched by his brilliance as a producer and executive.  Nearly every major development in popular music and the music industry over seven decades was touched by his genius.

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Supreme Court Ruling Violates Federal Law; Voters Reminded to Check Registration

NEW YORK (October 31, 2024) — National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision to allow voter purges to resume in Virginia:

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National Urban League President Marc Morial Applauds 0.5% Interest Rate Cut

NEW YORK (September 18, 2024) – Calling the move “seriously overdue,” National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today commended the Federal Reserve for cutting interest rates by 0.5%, the first reduction since the COVID-19 pandemic cratered the U.S. economy.

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National Urban League Mourns the Passing of James Earl Jones

NEW YORK (September 9, 2024) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the death of actor James Earl Jones.

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National Urban League President and CEO to Address Fair Housing on DNC Stage Tonight in Chicago

CHICAGO – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial will speak on fair housing at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago tonight. 

Morial is scheduled to speak at  8 PM ET/7 PM CT.

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National Urban League: "Heartfelt Gratitude and Admiration" for President Biden's Historic Term

NEW YORK  (July 21, 2024)-- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s announcement that he will not seek reelection and will endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to ascend to the top of the Democratic presidential ticket:

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60 Years Later, Racial Justice Backlash Imperils the Heart of Civil Rights Act

NEW YORK (July 2, 2024) ​-- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today issued the following statement in recognition of the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

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Civil Rights Leaders Condemn Supreme Court's Overturning of Chevron Doctrine

Civil Rights Leaders Condemn Supreme Court’s Overturning of Chevron Doctrine, Warning of an Expansion of Judicial Power That Endangers Community Protections

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SCOTUS Mifepristone Decision "Fragile & Possibly Temporary" Victory For Reproductive Rights

NEW YORK (June 13, 2024) – National Urban League President Marc H. Morial today said he was relieved by the Supreme Court's unanimous decision protecting access to safe medical abortions, but concerned the decision does not go far enough.

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National Urban League: Federal Court Reinforces Barriers to Economic Opportunity with Fearless Fund Ruling

NEW YORK (June 5, 2024) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals suspension of Fearless Fund’s Strivers Grant Contest:

"Two Trump-appointed judges have made a mockery of the principle of “equal rights” with a ruling that reinforces racial exclusion and upholds white privilege.

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