NUL in the News

Late Indiana Mayor Hatcher Laid Groundwork for Black Leaders Across the Nation

A lot of black folks owe their success to Richard Gordon Hatcher. Hatcher, 86, the longest-serving mayor of Gary, Indiana, died Friday night at a Chicago hospital.

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Check out Forbes magazine's Q&A with Marc Morial on educational opportunities for students of color and low-income students.

On the front lines of education. Check out Forbes magazine's Q&A with Marc Morial on educational opportunities for students of color and low-income students.

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Although Jobs Report Shows Robust Job Market, African Americans Still Face Discrimination

The prognosticators were wrong. Forecasts from ADP and Moody’s Analytics early last week revealed that the job market was slowing due to a private payrolls report showing a gain of just 67,000 jobs for the month of November.

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Buttigieg Leads in Iowa and New Hampshire, But Still Faces Uncomfortable Questions

Mayor Pete Buttigieg returned to South Bend following Wednesday's debate leading in both Iowa and New Hampshire but still facing uncomfortable questions about his ability to reach voters of color. 

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YPs Hosted 8th Annual Leadership Development Conference

District Hall, a center in Seaport, buzzed with excitement this weekend as inspirational business figures told stories of individuality, authenticity and relationship-building. They were all seeking to answer one question — how do you build a legacy? 

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Financial Literacy is Not the Problem

A recent "60 Minutes" segment covered how JPMorgan views extending credit to black entrepreneurs.

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Rockeymoore Cummings Announces Running for Late Elijah Cummings’ Seat

Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, a policy consultant, chair of the Maryland Democratic Party and the widow of Elijah Cummings, has decided to run for the congressional seat vacated by her husband, who died last month.

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Don’t Miscount Us: Black Leaders Rev up Push for 2020 Census

African-American leaders across the country — and around California — are pulling out all the stops this time. They say Blacks can not afford to be undercounted in the US 2020 Census.

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Acing the School Year: National Urban League’s Parental Guide To Success

Navigating the school year for kids can be tough, but as a parent trying to be helpful, it’s even harder. Struggling to figure the best ways to support your child? The National Urban League has got your back.

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This Nielsen SVP is Making Sure Brands Recognize the Power of African American Consumers

Cheryl Grace has spent the last 15 years with Nielsen, the company perhaps best known for TV ratings. But it—and she—do so much more.

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