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Urban League Leaders Urge Resignation of Prosecutor Who Discussed Race in Death-Penalty Case

NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES (February 24, 2022) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial and Los Angeles Urban League President and CEO Michael A.

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National Urban League: Hate Crimes Conviction of Ahmaud Arbery’s Murderers Is “A Major Milestone In the Nation's Ongoing Journey Toward Racial Justice"

NEW YORK (February 22, 2022) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H.

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Civil Rights Leaders Challenge NFL Team Owners to Prioritize Racial Diversity and Inclusion, Call for Creation of Advisory Commission to Recommend Reforms

NEW YORK (February 17, 2022) – Civil rights leaders today challenged NFL team owners to overhaul their hiring practices for head coaching and top executive positions by setting measurable goals for recruiting and hiring diverse candidates.

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National Urban League Partners with Federal Health Agency to Bolster Vaccine Rates in Hardest-Hit, Highest-Risk Communities

NEW YORK (February 16, 2022) -- A partnership between the National Urban League and the U.S.

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National Urban League Applauds U.S. Senate’s Historic Confirmation of Reta Jo Lewis as President of Export – Import Bank

Washington, D.C. (February 9, 2022) – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued a statement applauding the U.S. Senate's confirmation of Reta Jo Lewis as President of the Export–Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank). Ms. Lewis becomes the first person of color in U.S. history to serve as President of the EXIM Bank.

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Civil Rights Leaders Call For Replacement of NFL Rooney Rule

NEW YORK (February 7, 2022) -- Civil rights leaders who met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell today called for the League to establish specific recruiting and hiring procedures for executive and coaching positions, with meaningful consequences for teams that do not abide by the rules. 

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Urban League Leaders Condemn Minneapolis Police Shooting and City's Initial Response

NEW YORK and MINNEAPOLIS (February 6, 2022) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial and Urban League Twin Cities President and CEO Steven Belton issued the following joint statement regarding the fatal shooting of Amir Locke by Minneapolis Police Officer Mark Hanneman:

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National Urban League Sends Letter to Congressional Leadership Urging Inclusion of Housing Investments

Washington, D.C. (February 4, 2022)  – Today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement after sending a letter to Congressional leadership urging inclusion of housing investments in the next Build Back Better budget reconciliation bill...

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Civil Rights Groups: Electoral Count Act Is Insufficient, Protecting the Right to Vote Is Essential

WASHINGTON — Leading civil rights organizations released the following joint statement urging Congress to remain focused on federal voting rights protections and the core issue of racial discrimination addressed in the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote A

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