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55th Annual Equal Opportunity Day Awards Dinner
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How To Put Us Back To Work

What Do We Need Now ? JOBS
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ESPN Reacts to Country Boy Rhetoric

Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE AND NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK LAUD ESPN; SLAM HANK WILLIAMS JR. NEW YORK (October 3, 2011) -- ESPN showed moral leadership by quickly dropping country music star Hank Williams Jr. from Monday Night Football after his offensive comment about President Obama, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial and Rev. Al Sharpton of National Action Network said tonight. Read more…

March and Rally for Jobs and Justice

What's HotFROM THE EMANCIPATOR TO THE LIBERATOR MARCH AND RALLY FOR JOBS AND JUSTICE The National Urban League is pleased to partner with Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network (NAN), along with partners in labor, education, civil rights, and clergy from across the country, to hold a rally and march for jobs and justice on Saturday, October 15, 2011, before the historic unveiling of the national King Memorial on the National Mall. Read more…

The Troy Davis Case Deserves Another Look

In the NewsNATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE CALLS ON GEORGIA PARDONS BOARD TO RECONSIDER TROY DAVIS CASE NEW YORK (September 20, 2011) -- National Urban League President Marc H. Morial today said he is deeply disappointed in the Georgia State Board of Pardons’ decision to deny clemency to Troy Davis and asked the board to reconsider. Read more…

Letters to our Daughters & Sons

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Women of Power In Atlanta, GA

Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE HONORS ATLANTA'S WOMEN OF POWER ATLANTA (September 16, 2011) -- The National Urban League tonight honored seven Atlanta-area women who are empowering communities and changing lives. Read more…

What's Missing from The President's Plan

Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESIDENT ENDORSES THREE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE JOB CREATION PROPOSALS, BUT EXPANSION IS NECESSARY NEW YORK (September 9, 2011) -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial said he was encouraged to see that President Obama's job creation plan includes three components of the National Urban League's 12-Point Jobs Plan, but Morial urged expansion of the proposals. Read more…

Empowerment Summit

Press ReleaseNATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE & THE URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER ATLANTA OFFER FREE ONE-STOP HOME RESCUE & CAREER FAIR TO HELP THOSE HARDEST HIT BY ECONOMIC CRISIS IN ATLANTA ON SEPTEMBER 17-18 WHO: The National Urban League and the Urban League of Greater Atlanta present the Urban League Empowerment Summit featuring a Home Rescue Fair and Career Fair for the 73,500 area residents facing the threat of foreclosure and 2.8 million dealing with unemployment. Read more…

Support for Rev. Sharpton's New Show

In the NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE'S MORIAL: SHARPTON'S VOICE ADDS VIBRANCY TO MSNBC LINEUP NEW YORK (August 29, 2011) -- MSNBC has gained a dynamic and passionate voice in the Rev. Al Sharpton, the new host of "PoliticsNation," National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial said today. "I congratulate both Rev. Sharpton and MSNBC," Morial said. "In keeping with network's slogan, 'Lean Forward,' Rev. Sharpton will lead a diverse and vigorous dialogue that will represent a wide range of viewpoints." Read more…

Addressing Staggering Unemployment among Young People

Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WITH MORE THAN ONE-THIRD OF MINORITY YOUTH UNEMPLOYED, GILLIBRAND, RANGEL, NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE PUSH FOR LEGISLATION TO CONNECT AT-RISK CITY YOUTH WITH JOB OPPORTUNITIES Urban Jobs Act Provides Critical Resources for Non-Profit Groups to Prepare At-Risk Youth for New Employment and Educational Opportunities Read more…

Open Letter to the President

Press ReleaseNATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE’S OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS DRAWING OVERWELMING SUPPORT FOR THE WAR ON UNEMPLOYMENT Need for Jobs Plan More Urgent Due to Program Cuts Read more…

The Troy Davis Case Deserves Another Look

Support for Rev. Sharpton's New Show

Plaxico Burress & The National Urban League

In the NewsMEDIA ADVISORY CONTACT: Teresa Candori, National Urban League (212) 558-5433 or (646) 319-0891 Antonio Johnson, Esq., Playmakers (917) 626-5255 Read more…

The InfrastructureUSA Interview with Marc H. Morial

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Marc H. Morial on CNBC

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Protecting Health Care Reform

In the NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Teresa Candori (212) 558-5433/(646) 319-0891 Read more…

What the Deal Means to Us

In the NewsJOINT VENTURE HOLDS OPPORTUNITY FOR ARTISTS AND ENTREPRENEURS OF COLOR NEW YORK (January 19, 2011) -- Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, issued the following statement on the Comcast-NBC Universal joint venture: Read more…

The Call For Civility

In the NewsNEW YORK (January 10, 2011) -- The tragic mass shooting in Arizona this weekend must serve as a turning point in American political rhetoric, said Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League. Read more…

New Education Rule Could Have Adverse Effect

In the News By Marc H. Morial (January 7, 2011) -- Statistics show that there are more Americans below the poverty line now than when President Lyndon Johnson declared the War on Poverty. Read more…

World AIDS Day

In the NewsWorld AIDS Day 2010 – Building On Our Success Today, the National Urban League joins the Centers for Disease Control and other partners in the Act Against Aids Leadership Initiative to mark World AIDS Day 2010. Read more…

ESPN Reacts to Country Boy Rhetoric

Women of Power In Atlanta, GA

What's Missing from The President's Plan

Empowerment Summit

Addressing Staggering Unemployment among Young People

Open Letter to the President

Building the Next Big-Small Business

Press ReleaseSMALL BUSINESS MATTERS!” COULD LAUNCH THE NATION’S NEXT BUSINESS SENSATION AT THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE CONFERENCE IN BOSTON Read more…

Plaxico Burress in Partnership

Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Teresa Candori, National Urban League (212) 558-5433 or (646) 319-0891 Antonio Johnson, Esq., Playmakers (917) 626-5255 Caroline Brewer, Brady Center 202-289-5769 or 202-469-9846 PLAXICO BURRESS PARTNERS WITH NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE FOR CELEBRITY EMPOWERMENT CHALLENGE & BRADY CENTER TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE Marc H. Morial, Tony Dungy and Magic Johnson to serve as mentors Read more…

Civil Rights Icon, Clara Luper, Dies

Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Teresa Candori (212) 558-5433 or (646) 319-0891 NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE MOURNS CIVIL RIGHTS PIONEER CLARA LUPER NEW YORK (June 9, 2011) - The National Urban League joins the nation in mourning one of the mothers of the Civil Rights Movement, Clara Luper, who died yesterday in Oklahoma at the age of 88. Read more…

The Threat to Dismantle Home Ownership Dream

Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Teresa Candori (212) 558-8433/(646) 319-0891 NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE: WITHDRAW PROPOSED MORTGAGE QUALIFICATION RULE NEW YORK (June 1, 2011) - Proposed changes to mortgage qualification standards are bad policy and should be rejected, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial said today in a letter to the six agencies charged with developing new regulations. Read more…

2011 Annual Conference

Event 07/27/2011 - 07/30/2011 Location Boston, MA We’re setting sail for Boston, Massachusetts! Colleagues, community leaders, friends and family will converge on this New England gem for the 2011 National Urban League Conference. Spend your days being enriched by the full conference program but be sure to take in the campuses of our country’s most esteemed educational institutions; discover African American abolitionists, authors, and educators on the Cambridge African American Trail; attend a game at Fenway; or get engulfed in the breathtaking views of the Charles River! Read more…

2011 Youth Leadership Summit

Event 07/26/2011 - 07/30/2011 Location Boston, MA Read more…

2011 BEEP Annual Conference

Event 06/08/2011 - 06/11/2011 Location Orlando, FL Black Executive Exchange Program 2011 June 8th - June 11th The National Urban League’s longest running program, the Black Executive Exchange Program will hold its Leadership Conference, in Orlando, FL June 8th- 11th BEEP will feature dynamic speakers and sessions for students and our corporate partners, the conference is not to be missed. For more information about BEEP contact wdawson.nul.org Read more…

Legislative Policy Conference (2011 State of Black America Release)

Event 03/29/2011 - 03/31/2011 Location Washington, DC The 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…

55th Annual Equal Opportunity Day Awards Dinner

Event 11/16/2011 For over five decades, the National Urban League has presented the EOD Award – its highest commendation – to stellar corporations, individuals and organizations that personify the League’s mission and have championed the principles of equal opportunity, civil rights and social justice. Proceeds from the dinner benefit the League's programs and services in our five focus areas: Read more…

2011 Whitney M. Young Conference

Event 09/14/2011 - 09/18/2011 Location Atlanta, GA Held annually, the Whitney M. Young conference helps develop the capacity and effectiveness of non-profit leaders and their staff. Cultivating and enhancing the leadership capabilities of individuals and organizations that serve urban communities, the conference features: • Leading Presenters • Educational Programs • World-Class Learning Sessions • Roundtable Discussions • Networking Opportunities Read more…

March and Rally for Jobs and Justice

Letters to our Daughters & Sons

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CBC Chair, Cleaver calls the Debt Deal "Satan Sandwich."

What's HotWASHINGTON - Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Emanuel Cleaver is making headlines today for remarks he made about the Debt Ceiling Deal reached to avert a US government default. Cleaver said early reports of the new deal appeared to be “a sugar-coated Satan sandwich.” The Missouri Democrat said the CBC hadn’t yet made a formal declaration that the group would oppose it, “but this is a shady bill.” Read more…

The Urban Policy Alert

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National Urban League CEO Marc Morial Urges Job Creation in Meeting with Obama

What's HotNEW YORK (July 21, 2011) In a meeting with President Obama in the Oval Office at the White House at 2 p.m. today, National Urban League President Marc H. Morial urged support for the Urban Jobs Act and other measures in the League's 12-Point Plan for Job Creation, and cautioned against deep budget cuts that could deepen the unemployment crisis. Read more…

Marc Morial on Broadband, Urban League and AT&T; Merger

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Cable Networks -Reject Diversity

What's HotNABJ President released this about 20 minutes ago. July 21, 2011 Major News Outlets Reject Black Talent in Prime Time NABJ and Civil Rights Orgs Discuss Course of Action WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In reaction to an ostensible trend in cable news to pass over African American talent for prime time programming, the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) continued discussions this week with several civil rights organizations to address the matter and direct a definite course of action. Read more…

Plaxico Burress@Conference

What's HotPLAXICO BURRESS TO ADDRESS YOUTH TOWN HALL AT CONFERENCE Read more…

Special Insert ---Bloomberg BusinessWeek Magazine

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John W. Mack Honored by CSU

What's HotL.A. Police Commission President, John W. Mack awarded Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Honorary Doctorate presented by the CSU Board of Trustees at Cal State L.A. Sat., June 11 Los Angeles Police Commission President John W. Mack will receive an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from the California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees during Cal State L.A.'s Commencement ceremony held on Saturday, June 11th. Read more…