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Virginia Union University Honors National Urban League's Marc Morial with Lifetime Achievement Award

RICHMOND, VA (April 4, 2024) -- Virginia Union University will present National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial with a Lifetime Achievement Award at its 9th annual Legacy Award Gala at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Friday.

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2024 State of Black America - "The Civil Rights Act of 1964: 60 Years Later" Examines Impact of Landmark Legislation

NEW YORK (March 1, 2024) – The Civil Rights Act of 1964 has been transformative in changing American life in a material way. Doors have been opened, and new access has been achieved. But the promise of full equality is still elusive.

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Citing Deadly Consequences for Racially-Motivated Traffic Stops, National Urban League, LULAC, and California Affiliates Demand Passage of SMART Act

SACRAMENTO, CA (March 13, 2024) -- As advocates rallied at the California State Capitol today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial and League of United Latin American Citizens CEO Juan Proaño called on state legislators to pass S.B.

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National Urban League President Condemns Federal Court Ruling to End Opportunity for Disadvantaged Business Owners

NEW YORK (March 6, 2024) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to a federal court ruling that the Minority Business Development Agency, created to expand opportunity for historically marginalized communities, must offer its services to non-marginalized communities:

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National Urban League Leaders Marc Morial and Judy Reese Morse Warn Gov. Landry on Backtracking Criminal Justice Reform

NEW ORLEANS (February 21, 2024) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial, and Urban League of Louisiana President and CEO Judy Reese Morse joined forces to sound the alarm on the dangerous proposals requested by Governor Jeff Landry in the recently convened Special Legislative Session on Crime taking place in Baton Rouge.

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National Urban League Mourns the Passing of King Center Chairman Dexter Scott King

NEW YORK (January 22, 2024) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the death of Dexter Scott King, chairman of the King Center and the son of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King:

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National Urban League Calls for Expanded Child Tax Credit

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Too many families and children of color have struggled with poverty for too long. An expanded Child Tax Credit can lead them to economic stability.  

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National Urban League President Announces "D3", a new Phase of Advocacy and Activism

“Urban League Fights For You” Campaign Expands into 2024 Committed to Three Ds: Defend Democracy, Demand Diversity, and Defeat Poverty 

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National Urban League Notes Near-Record Low Black Unemployment

NEW YORK (January 5, 2024) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the December Jobs Report the Department of Labor issued today.

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National Urban League Responds to Claudine Gay's Harassers

National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today issued the following statement in support of National Action Network's protest against the campaign of harassment that led to the resignation of Harvard President Claudine Gay:

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