ReMARCs Newsletter

ReMarcs Newsletter - August 17, 2024

Protecting Black culture. See how the defeat of the Grain Elevator Project in Louisiana is a victory for community activism, historic preservation + more. | Join the conversation. Tap in this Tuesday in Chicago as our President & CEO Marc Morial leads a discussion about democracy, diversity & poverty reduction. | Headed to Chicago? Don't miss our full suite of events at the Democratic National Convention! Sign up and get ready to advocate for our collective rights. | Did you hear the news? Updated COVID-19 vaccines and flu shots are coming this fall! Here’s everything you need to know. | Congratulations! Julie Vaucresson of Creole Made Easy, LLC took home the top prize at our Small Business Matters Pitch Competition. Here's more of her story. | Don’t miss the gems. Tune in now to catch up with everything you may have missed from our phenomenal speakers at #NULConf24 in New Orleans. | We appreciate you! Black Philanthropy Month may be over, but it’s not too late to thank an Urban League staffer for their hard work. Get started now.

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ReMarcs Newsletter - August 10, 2024

Representation matters. This year’s U.S. women’s gymnastics team made history as the most diverse and decorated team at the Olympics. Read more.| What’s at stake? Watch as Marc H. Morial discusses where we stand on critical issues such as Project 2025, the upcoming election & more. | What’s at stake? Tap into the conversation as we discuss the impact the upcoming election has on our nation, the importance of local elections + more. | Empowering entrepreneurs. $10K in prizes, sessions on money, marketing, and management, and more. See photos from Small Business Matters Summit! | Secure your dream job. Our Career Fair may be over, but companies are still hiring! Register now for the virtual #NULConf24 to connect and get hired. | Don’t miss the gems. Tap into the replay of our virtual #NULConf24 to hear from speakers such as Pinky Cole, Symoné Beez + many others. Register now. | Get vaxxed for free. With the summer surge in COVID-19 cases, now is the perfect time to protect your health with the updated vaccine. Get vaxxed now.

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ReMarcs Newsletter - August 3, 2024

Honoring her legacy. Read more about Sheila Jackson Lee, who inspired a generation of activists through her fearlessness and indomitable spirit. | Relive the moments. Watch as we honored Master P, Leslie Odom, Jr., David & Tamela Mann + more during our Whitney M. Young. Jr. Awards Gala. | No justice, no peace! Watch the replay of our #NULConf24 Reclaim Your Vote Rally to hear from activists, political leaders + many others. | Representation matters. See how we honored six Black Miss Americas at our 20th anniversary Women of Power Awards Luncheon! | Family fun day. New Orleans locals + #NULConf24 attendees gathered for giveaways, free bookbags + more at Community & Family Day. Take a look. | Don’t miss the gems. Catch the replay of Rep. Justin Pearson's speech during our Legacy Leadership Luncheon in New Orleans at #NULConf24. | Watch from anywhere. Our virtual #NULConf24 speakers dropped gems on entrepreneurship, tech, and so much more. Register now and watch the replay. | What do the numbers tell us? Check out an in-depth look at the state of the economy from Dr. Bernard E. Anderson, our Chief Economics Adviser.

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ReMarcs Newsletter - July 20, 2024

#NULConf24 is almost here! And it comes at a most critical time of threats against our democracy + more. See how we're confronting these challenges.| Free + open to the public! Pull up to our Reclaim Your Vote Rally on July 24 to hear from activists, political leaders + many others. Find out more.|Free family fun. Register now for our Community & Family Day for giveaways, games, school supplies + more in New Orleans. | Level up your business. Join our free Entrepreneurship Summit for tips on starting a business, marketing, securing grants, and more. Register now. | Pull up your virtual chair. Explore the platform and build your schedule to ensure you’re prepped and ready on Monday morning. Register now for free. | Calling all job seekers! Get ready to connect with recruiters and maybe even get hired on the spot at our free virtual Career Fair. Sign up now.

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ReMarcs Newsletter - July 13, 2024

Impeachment? See why Clarence Thomas & Samuel Alito are not fit to serve on the Supreme Court & what Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is doing about it. | Calling all young professionals! #NULConf24 has sessions curated for you on entrepreneurship, tech, advocacy + more. Check out the schedule. | Free vaccines for everyone. Give your immune system a boost and set your appointment today to get vaxxed for free. Get started now. | Essence Fest's origin story. Marc H. Morial was pivotal in bringing the festival to life as the Mayor of New Orleans 30 years ago. Get more of the story. | What a time! See photos from our luncheon, a blend of sisterhood and collaboration hosted by our Chief Marketing Officer Rhonda Spears Bell. | Coming to a screen near you. Can’t make it to New Orleans? Get ready to experience the FREE virtual National Urban League Conference. Register now. | Honoring Black women. Congratulations to Bevy Smith, Judge Faith Jenkins, Lisa Price & Tracey Edmonds! See how we celebrated them during Essence Fest.

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ReMarcs Newsletter - July 6, 2024

Never underestimate Black women. See how Essence Fest has become the nation’s premiere celebration of the creativity and power of Black women. | Give your immune system a boost. Set your appointment today to get your FREE COVID-19 vaccine via the Bridge Access Program. Learn more. | Live from Essence Fest. The iconic annual gathering is underway! See how then-New Orleans Mayor Marc H. Morial brought the event to life 30 years ago. | Calling all biz owners + future entrepreneurs! Sign up now for our FREE one-day Entrepreneurship Summit on July 27 during #NULConf24. | Ready to land your new job? Register now to attend our Career & Networking Fair in New Orleans on July 24 to connect with recruiters + more. | What do the numbers tell us? Check out an in-depth look at the state of the economy from Dr. Bernard E. Anderson, our Chief Economics Adviser.

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ReMarcs Newsletter - June 29, 2024

What is Project 2025?  See how this racist, sexist, and oppressive agenda could impact you if Donald Trump is re-elected in the upcoming election. | Summertime is here. As you start prepping for your summer adventures with your loved ones, take a moment to get vaxxed for free. Find out more. | Meet us at #NULConf24! Register now for our FREE Community & Family Day extravaganza for fun, games, school supplies + more in New Orleans. | Take action. National CROWN Day is on July 3rd and we need your help to pass the CROWN Act and end race-based hair discrimination. Send an email! | LGBTQ+ health matters. Learn about the strategies that will help address health equity for LGBTQ+ individuals in our communities. Take a look.

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ReMarcs Newsletter - June 22, 2024

Honoring an unsung hero. Learn more about the late, great Rev. James Lawson, a driving force behind most of the major civil rights actions of the era. | No justice, no peace. We joined the National Action Network to rally against billionaire Bill Ackman's anti-DEI efforts. Let's unite to #DemandDiversity! | Vaccines for everyone. Set your appointment today for your FREE COVID-19 vaccine through the Bridge Access Program. Get started here. | #NULConf24 at home. Can’t make it to New Orleans? No problem! Register to get the virtual National Urban League Conference experience for FREE. | Teamwork makes the dream work. Register now for our FREE webinar on Wednesday for strategies to effectively manage teams.

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ReMarcs Newsletter - June 15, 2024

Celebrating dads! This Father’s Day, we honor all fathers + father figures who are the protectors of their loved ones. Thank you for all that you do. | Freedom Day. Juneteenth represents a day of freedom that our ancestors fought tirelessly for. Take a look back at the history and cultural legacy. | Give your immune system a boost. Free COVID-19 vaccines are available for you and your loved ones in one click. Set your appointment today. | Ready to level up your business? Join us on July 27 for our FREE one-day Entrepreneurship Summit during #NULConf24. Sign up now. | SB-17 must go! Help give Texas' diverse students the freedom to succeed by signing our petition to repeal a law that bans campus DEI programs. | Relive the moments. Take a look at scenes from our Urban Expungement Program Cleveland event, where we celebrated second chances & opportunities.

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ReMarcs Newsletter - June 8, 2024

Are we back in the Medieval era? Louisiana lawmakers passed a bill allowing surgical castration as a punishment for child sex offenders. Find out more. | Criminal record relief. Watch as we gathered in Cleveland to celebrate our life-changing Urban Expungement Program with partners and participants. | Book your appointment. Uninsured or underinsured? No problem. You can get the COVID-19 vaccine for free via the Bridge Access Program. Get started. | Calling all biz owners! Register now for our FREE one-day Entrepreneurship Summit during #NULConf24 to take your business to the next level. | No to diversity bans. Continue to flood Gov. Abbott’s office with letters & text DEMANDDIVERSITY to 52886 to get your script for our National Call-In Day on June 14, the 1-year mark since TX banned DEI programs at public universities. | Save the date. Tap into our free webinar on June 12th for tips and strategies to elevate your personal and professional life. Register now + invite a friend. | What do the numbers tell us? Check out an in-depth look at the state of the economy from Dr. Bernard E. Anderson, our Chief Economics Adviser.

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