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President Barack Obama on Education Reform at the Centennial Conference

In the NewsPRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA TO DELIVER SPEECH ON EDUCATION REFORM AT NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE CENTENNIAL CONFERENCE Read more…

Bank Reform Victory

Press Release NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE: BANK REFORM LEGISLATION A VICTORY FOR CONSUMERS AND URBAN COMMUNITIES NEW YORK (July 16, 2010) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today praised the Senate for passing much-needed banking reform legislation. Read more…

URGE CONFIRMATION OF SUPREME COURT NOMINEE

Press ReleaseNATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE URGES CONFIRMATION OF SUPREME COURT NOMINEE ELENA KAGAN NEW YORK (June 28, 2010) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial said a review of Elena Kagan’s work in public and private practice and academia has led the organization to support her appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. Read more…

GULF COAST FACT-FINDING MISSION

Press ReleaseNATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE SCHEDULES GULF COAST FACT-FINDING MISSION WHAT: Fact-finding tour of Louisiana’s coastal parishes. At the invitation of the Louisiana Oystermen’s Association, National Urban League officials will survey the damage caused by the BP oil disaster and meet with small business owners and workers to discuss the disaster’s impact. Read more…

Gulf Coast Bill of Rights

Press ReleaseNATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE PROPOSES “GULF COAST BILL OF RIGHTS” NEW YORK (June 15, 2010) -- To address the economic devastation the BP oil spill has wreaked on the livelihoods of Gulf Coast fishermen and related industries, the National Urban League today proposed a Gulf Coast Bill of Rights. Read more…

Job Creation Needed

Press ReleaseNATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE CEO MARC H. MORIAL CALLS FOR JOB CREATION DURING TELEVISED JOBS SUMMIT NEW YORK (June 4, 2010) -- During a televised jobs summit on CNBC today, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial renewed the call for direct job creation legislation to address the nation’s employment crisis. Read more…

Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010

What's HotEarlier this month a historic bill, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 was passed on the Senate floor. The bill will improve the housing, auto, and other lending markets. The Financial Stability Act of 2010 covers the following: Better standards and enforcement in the auto market: Auto dealers will be held to the same standards as the banks and credit unions they compete against for auto-financing business. Read more…

The State of Summer Jobs

Press ReleaseNATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE URGES RESTORATION OF SUMMER JOBS FUNDING Accuses Senate Appropriations Committee of “Turning Its Back” On Youth NEW YORK (May 14, 2010) -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial called on President Obama and Congress to restore funding for summer youth employment programs that the Senate Appropriations Committee yesterday stripped yesterday from an appropriations bill. Read more…

Stronger: Girls Empowerment Day

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Jobs Crisis Persists In Black Communities

Press ReleaseNEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Teresa Candori (212) 558-5433/(646) 319-0891 EMPLOYMENT GROWTH A CREDIT TO OBAMA'S POLICIES BUT BLACK JOBS CRISIS PERSISTS National Urban League launches "State of Urban Jobs" to address solutions to joblessness Read more…

President Barack Obama on Education Reform at the Centennial Conference

In the NewsPRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA TO DELIVER SPEECH ON EDUCATION REFORM AT NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE CENTENNIAL CONFERENCE Read more…

The State of Black America Summary & Webcast

In the NewsBe sure to pick up the National Urban League's State of Black America 2010 Jobs: Responding to the Crisis Read more…

Bringing the Stories of the Unemployed to Congress

In the NewsNATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE CEO BRINGS PERSONAL STORIES OF UNEMPLOYED TO CONGRESS Read more…

I AM EMPOWERED Press Blitz

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Marc H. Morial on Meet The Press

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Prescription Drug Savings

In the NewsThe National Urban League is proud to present the Prescription Savings Program. Simply present the National Urban League prescription card at a participating pharmacy and save on many of your prescription drugs. You, your family, and your friends may use the savings card any time your prescription is not covered by insurance. It even works for many pet medications! Finding a pharmacy is easy: 8 out of 10 pharmacies nationwide accept your savings card. Benefits: • No age limit Read more…

National Urban League in TIME Magazine

In the NewsDon’t miss the Feb. 22 issue of Time Magazine, on sale today! A six-page feature celebrates the National Urban League and our Centennial. Download the PDF to read the article. Read more…

Blacks Disproportionately Unemployed

In the NewsUSA Today: Obama meets with African-American leaders Washington Post: Top Five Political Photos of the Day Read more…

Statement on President Obama's "State of the Union" Address

In the NewsOn Wednesday night, President Obama acknowledged the deep pain the economic crisis has caused American families who are suffering the loss of a job or home, who have seen the value of retirement accounts fall dramatically, or who have experienced a medical crisis without the safety net of health insurance. Read more…

A Special Offer

In the News Scripps Networks, parent company of the Food Network is offering it's employee discount to all National Urban League members. Order today and hit the kitchen with new and improve recipes. Read more…

Bank Reform Victory

URGE CONFIRMATION OF SUPREME COURT NOMINEE

GULF COAST FACT-FINDING MISSION

Gulf Coast Bill of Rights

Job Creation Needed

The State of Summer Jobs

Stronger: Girls Empowerment Day

Press Release GIRL POWER! Read more…

Jobs Crisis Persists In Black Communities

Arizona Immigration Law

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Remembering Dr. Dorothy Height

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2010 BEEP Annual Conference

Event“BEEP 2010: The Audacity to Lead” June 9th - June 11th The National Urban League’s longest running program, the Black Executive Exchange Program will hold its Leadership Conference, in Fort Lauderdale, FL June 9th - 11th “BEEP 2010: The Audacity to Lead” will feature dynamic speakers and sessions for students and our corporate partners, the conference is not to be missed. Click here to Register today! The National Urban League has reserved a special block of rooms for the 41st Annual BEEP Leadership Conference. Conference room rates are $179 per night. After May 17th the negotiated conference room rate is subject to availability.Please note, you are responsible for making your own hotel accomodations. Hotel Info: Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa 3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Check-In: June 8th Check-Out: June12th To make hotel reservations on-line, click here. To make hotel reservations by phone: 1-800-222-6543 or 1-954-525-4000 and mention BEEP Conference Read more…

National Urban League Centennial Conference

EventREGISTRATION OPEN NOW! CLICK HERE Washington D.C., the epicenter of power, is the perfect backdrop as the National Urban League celebrates 100 years of empowering Americans and positions itself for the next century of service. Bring your family, friends, colleagues and neighbors to the National Urban League’s Centennial Conference, July 28th – 31st. Read more…

Centennial Calendar of Events

EventAOE Centennial Midwinter Conference January 20th - 24th, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Centennial Legislative Policy Conference (2010 Sate of Black America –Release) March 23rd - 25th,Washington DC; Centennial Black Executive Exchange Program Leadership Conference June 9th -11th Ft. Lauderdale, FL; NUL Centennial Conference July 27th - 31st Washington DC; Read more…

Economic Empowerment Tour: St. Louis, MO October 24, 2009

EventThe National Urban League's Economic Empowerment Tour brought hope and resources to cities across the country hard hit by the economic downturn. The 2009 Economic Empowerment Tour and Restore Our Homes: Housing Rescue Fair provided access to free on-site housing counseling, lender and legal advisor's to help homeowners who were behind on their mortgage payments. This year's tour proved that non-profits and corporations can work hand in hand to change lives and communities. Read more…

Centennial Legislative Policy Conference (2010 State of Black America Release)

EventThe National Urban League's Legislative Policy Conference provides an opportunity to raise awareness among the nation's leaders and key influencers about the National Urban League, the work we do and the issues affecting the communities we serve. This two-day summit will hosts Urban League affiliate delegations comprised of CEO's, board chairs and the presidents of affiliate Guild and Young Professional auxiliaries. Meetings on Capitol Hill with U. S. Senators and Representatives are scheduled for each affiliate delegation. Read more…

53rd Annual Equal Opportunity Day Awards Dinner

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2009 Whitney M. Young Jr. Urban Leadership Development Conference

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Centennial Launch

EventIn 2009, a visionary leader stepped forth with a message of hope onto the world stage of history. As the nation was on the brink of dissolution and despair, millions of Americans and freedom-loving people all over the world witnessed the inauguration of the first African-American President of the United States, Barack Hussein Obama. This monumental moment breathed new life into our nation as it sent the forces of inequality, injustice, and division on the run. Or did it? Read more…

Economic Empowerment Tour

EventIn these troubling economic times, the The 2009 Economic Empowerment Tour and Restore Our Homes Rescue Fairs seek to connect people with real tools and resources that will help improve their financial situation on all fronts – from landing a better-paying job to avoiding foreclosure. The 2009 Economic Empowerment Tour and Restore Our Homes Rescue Fairs is a two pronged multi-city event. Read more…

2009 National Urban League Conference

EventClaim Your Path To Power! The 2009 National Urban League Conference swept through the windy city July 29th - August 1st. Presented by Centene Corporation, the conference packed a punch with substantive discussions at the plenaries and sessions. Thousands of attendees enjoyed the sights, sounds and notable guest; at the (4) day 2009 National Urban League annual conference. Read more…

Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010

2010 Census - It's in Our Hands

What's HotA message from Marc H. Morial When the founding fathers met in Philadelphia during the Constitutional Convention, their work remained unfinished for almost 200 years until the passage of modern civil rights legislation. Even on the nation’s census, the framers of the constitution only counted people of African descent as 3/5ths of a person. On April 1, 2010, you will have the power once again to finish their work. Let’s make sure that our community really counts this time. Read more…