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National Urban League & Affiliates Proud to Stand with Illinois as it Adopts the Clean Slate Act

NEW YORK (January 16, 2026) — National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to Illinois adopting the Clean Slate Act:

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Unilateral "Brute Force" In Venezuela Violates Constitution. U.N. Charter

NEW YORK (January 4, 2026) -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement regarding U.S. military action in Venezuela:

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National Urban League Mourns the Reiners and Condemns Trump's Insensitive Response

NEW YORK (December 15, 2025) — National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the murders of Rob and Michele Reiner

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National Urban League Calls on Leaders to Reject Trump's Divisive Rhetoric and Stand Against Bigotry

NEW YORK (December 3, 2025) — National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to President Trump's comments about Somali Americans:

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National Urban League Urges Congress to Meet the Moment on Housing Affordability Crisis

NEW YORK (December 2, 2025) — The National Urban League today called on Congressional leaders to take bold, comprehensive action to confront the nation’s worsening housing affordability crisis. The organization urged lawmakers to strengthen and fully fund the ROAD to Housing Act as part of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act.

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National Urban League Hails Court's Rejection of Texas' Racially-Gerrymandered Maps

NEW YORK (November 18, 2025) — National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to a federal court ruling barring Texas from using racially gerrymandered congressional districts:

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National Urban League: Shutdown Ends but the Fight for Justice and Stability is Far From Over

NEW YORK (November 13, 2025) -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the end of the most recent federal government shutdown:

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National Urban League Dedicates Empowerment Center in Harlem

HARLEM, NEW YORK CITY (November 12, 2025) -- Surrounded by city and state elected officials, corporate and financial partners, and Urban League leaders from across the nation, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today officially dedicated the Urban League Empowerment Center, a transformative development that embodies the principles of equity, opportunity, and community investment.

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Watch the End the Shutdown Virtual Town Hall

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National Urban League Calls for Restoration of Digital Equity Act Programs During Digital Inclusion Week

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 9. 2025) — As the nation marks Digital Inclusion Week, the National Urban League is calling on U.S.

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