National Urban League
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 - 2:55pm

President Biden's State Of The Union Address Centers On National Urban League's “D3” Agenda To Defend Democracy, Demand Diversity, Defeat Poverty

“When you get to my age, certain things become clearer than ever before. I know the American story. Again and again, I’ve seen the contest between competing forces in the battle for the soul of our nation. Between those who want to pull America back to the past and those who want to move America into the future." – President Joe Biden, 2024 State of the Union Address

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National Urban League
Fri, 01 Mar 2024 - 3:44pm

State Of Black America 2024 Evaluates The Biden-Harris Commitment To Racial Equity

“We’re building an America where we recognize the inherent dignity of every single person, and where every American has the chance to live a life of purpose and meaning. This is my vision for the future.”  President Joe Biden, 2024 State of Black America

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National Urban League
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 - 4:18pm

Questions Remain in The Case of Defiled, Burned Jackie Robinson Statue

“Here’s where Robinson, looking down from baseball heaven, may be having the last laugh, because the vandalism has in fact left an imprint. Paradoxically, it has helped to burnish Robinson’s legacy. The grievous misdeed of destroying Robinson’s statue has only increased the kids’ awareness of the illustrious details of his storied life and its relevance to their own.” – Sports journalist Mark Dent

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National Urban League
Thu, 15 Feb 2024 - 12:39pm

How Uninsured And Underinsured Americans Can Access Free Covid-19 Vaccines

“We have more tools than ever to protect against serious COVID-19 disease and death, but we must make sure everyone has equitable access to those tools.” – CDC Director Mandy Cohen

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National Urban League
Wed, 07 Feb 2024 - 8:24pm

NFL’s Head Coaching Ranks Starting To Look A Little More Like The League They Lead

“It's hard to tell what, if any, trends will emerge from this hiring cycle. Maybe the emphasis on diverse candidates will continue. Maybe team owners have opened their minds to defensive-minded coaches. Perhaps the ‘leader of men’ model will continue.  Nothing has been solved, per se. But there's cautious optimism the league is in a place to grow from here.” – Jonathan Jones, CBS Sports

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National Urban League
Fri, 02 Feb 2024 - 3:21pm

Fearless Fund Continues The Fight Against Defenders Of White Supremacy

“Honestly, I actually have the same belief as the plaintiff. I would like a world where race-based things do not matter. But guess what - we live in America, and there are disparities that have to be solved for us to get to that point.” -- Arian Simone, Fearless Fund Co-Founder

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National Urban League
Fri, 26 Jan 2024 - 1:04pm

Protecting Elected Officials From Intimidation Is Vital To Achieving The “3Ds”

“Conventional wisdom may call such intimidating conditions the price of holding elected office. But its fallout harms everyone who relies on a free, fair, and functional democratic process. By deterring officeholders from seeking reelection or running for higher office, taking on important policy positions, or interacting with their constituents, unchecked extremist intimidation distorts government’s ability to represent the people it serves.” – Brennan Center for Justice

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National Urban League
Fri, 19 Jan 2024 - 2:30pm

Record Number of Police Killings Points To Urgent Need For National Urban League's 21 Pillars, Enact George Floyd Justice In Policing Act  

“The only way to get this number down significantly would be to make more significant changes to, you know, what policing means in this country.” -- Justin Nix, criminal justice professor, University of Nebraska Omaha 

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National Urban League
Fri, 05 Jan 2024 - 12:56pm

Haley's Hypocritical Embrace Of “Lost Cause” Ideology Shows She Is Eager To Defend White Supremacy

“The Lost Cause mythology was more than bad history. It provided the intellectual justification for Jim Crow — not just in the former Confederacy, but everywhere systemic racism denied Black citizens equal citizenship and economic rights ...

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National Urban League
Sun, 24 Dec 2023 - 8:27pm

Hate Speech Has No Place On College Campuses Or Anywhere Else 

“Addressing hate speech does not mean limiting or prohibiting freedom of speech. It means keeping hate speech from escalating into something more dangerous, particularly incitement to discrimination, hostility and violence, which is prohibited under international law.” -- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres

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