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Global Compassion

Press ReleaseNATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE ENCOURAGES SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF JAPANESE TRAGEDY NEW YORK, (March 14, 2011) - The National Urban League today urged Americans to support the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. "Our hearts are with the victims and their families," said Marc H. Morial, President and CEO. Read more…

The InfrastructureUSA Interview with Marc H. Morial

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NOMINATE Unsung Heroes

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Taking the 12 Point Plan on the Road

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Time Magazine Covers The National Urban League

What's HotA special advertorial features the National Urban League in the February 21st edition of Time Magazine on newsstands now. Read the Article Read more…

The House Threatens $100 billion in Spending Cuts

Press ReleaseNATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE DENOUNCES HOUSE REPUBLICAN $100 BILLION SPENDING CUTS - CALLS FOR BALANCE IN DEFICIT REDUCTION NEW YORK (February 16, 2011) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial today called upon House leaders to halt the spending cut frenzy in the name of deficit reduction in their bill to fund the federal government through the end of this fiscal year. Read more…

Marc H. Morial on CNBC

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State of the Union Address

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The 12 Point Jobs Plan

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Protecting Health Care Reform

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The InfrastructureUSA Interview with Marc H. Morial

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Marc H. Morial on CNBC

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Protecting Health Care Reform

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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…

Marc H. Morial on Meet The Press

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Parental Alert: Fisher-Price Recalls 10 million tricycles, toys and high chairs

In the NewsFisher-Price has issued the most extensive recalls in history of more than 10 million tricycles, toys and high chairs. Mattel, the head of Fisher-Price is voluntarily recalling the items from the U.S. and Canada over safety concerns. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, many of the recalled items present a safety concern or a choking hazard! Read more…

Talk Show Host-Resigns

In the NewsNATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE: REJECTION OF BIGOTRY LEADS TO DR. LAURA'S RESIGNATION Read more…

Global Compassion

The House Threatens $100 billion in Spending Cuts

National Urban League CEO Optimistic On FCC Internet Order

Press Release NEW YORK (December 21, 2010) -- Today Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, said he is optimistic that the Federal Communications Commission orders on open internet will protect the interests of consumers and facilitate broadband driven job creation and investment. Read more…

Civil Rights Groups Sign Ground Breaking Agreement with Comcast and NBC Universal

Press Release BALTIMORE, MD– The NAACP, National Urban League and National Action Network announced today an agreement with Comcast and NBC Universal to expand current diversity initiatives that will result in increased diversity in a wide range of areas including programming and employment. Read more…

The Problem with the Tax Cut Compromise

Press ReleaseNATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE CEO: TAX CUT COMPROMISE DOESN’T GO FAR ENOUGH NEW YORK (December 7, 2010) -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today said the tax cut compromise doesn’t go far enough and called on Congressional leaders to push for a stronger deal on unemployment compensation that protects working families, the middle class and Americans who are out of work Read more…

Pushing the FCC Toward Minority Inclusion

Press ReleaseURBAN LEAGUE CEO PRAISES FCC ANNOUNCEMENT BUT CALLS FOR MEASURES TO ENSURE MINORITY ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION NEW YORK (December 1, 2010) -- Today Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, praised Federal Communications Chairman Julius Genachowski for his announcement of the December meeting agenda. Read more…

EBONY Power 100

Press ReleaseMARC MORIAL NAMED TO EBONY POWER 100 NEW YORK (December 1, 2010) – For the 15th consecutive year, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial has been listed by Ebony magazine as one of the country’s 100 most influential African-Americans. The Ebony Power 100, which appears in the magazine’s January issue, says of Morial: He has led the struggle to bring jobs to urban communities, and the fight against Dr. Laura Schlessinger, after she went on an n-word rant on her radio show. Read more…

54th Equal Opportunity Day Awards Dinner

Press ReleaseNATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DAY CELEBRATES CENTENNIAL, LEADERSHIP, AND FUND-RAISING SUCCESS Xerox CEO Ursula Burns receives top corporate award NEW YORK (November 18, 2010) – The National Urban League celebrates its Centennial year, its national “I AM EMPOWERED” initiative, youth achievement, exemplary corporate and civic leadership and the success of an unprecedented $285 million Empowerment fundraising campaign at the Equal Opportunity Day Awards Dinner, chaired by Verizon Executive Vice President John Killian, at the New York Marriot Marquis tonight. Read more…

The National Council of Urban League Guilds and Young Professionals Partner To End World Hunger

Press ReleaseNATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE GROUPS CREATE NEW INITATIVE TO END WORLD HUNGER THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM AND EDUCATION Starting Monday, Oct. 25, the National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP), the National Council of Urban League Guilds (NCULG), both auxilary organziations of the National Urban Leuge, kick off National Day of Empowerment, a new initiative that will help spread a message to end world hunger in America during World Hunger Month sponsored by Yum! Brands. Read more…

Economic Empowerment Tour -- In Atlanta

Press ReleaseMAYOR KASIM REED AND NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE PRESIDENT MARC MORIAL ANNOUNCE FREE ONE-STOP HOME RESCUE AND CAREER FAIR HOSTED BY THE ATLANTA URBAN LEAGUE TO HELP THOSE HARDEST HIT BY ECONOMIC CRISIS IN ATLANTA ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21st 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…

54th Annual Equal Opportunity Day Awards Dinner

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2011 Whitney M. Young Conference

Event 09/26/2011 - 09/30/2011 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…

NOMINATE Unsung Heroes

What's HotClick Here to Nominate Unsung Heroes and Organizations for the National Urban League Hall of Heroes. Read more…

Taking the 12 Point Plan on the Road

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Time Magazine Covers The National Urban League

What's HotA special advertorial features the National Urban League in the February 21st edition of Time Magazine on newsstands now. Read the Article Read more…

State of the Union Address

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The 12 Point Jobs Plan

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Ending Senate Gridlock

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Presidential Proclamation

What's HotTHE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 14,2011 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., FEDERAL HOLIDAY, 2011- - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Read more…

Time To Give Back

What's HotIn a Recession, Urban League Furthers Its Mission of Economic Equity By Eric Frazier When Lonnie Brent heard about a four-month program that could train and certify him to fix heating and air-conditioning systems, he couldn't wait to apply.Homeless for the previous two years, the 57-year-old Charlotte, N.C., man was accepted. Read more…

The Census Bureau 2010 Popoulation Counts and Congressional Redistricting

What's HotEvery 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a count of every person living in the United States -- the U.S. Constitution requires this. The idea of the founders was to count every person and then use that count to allocate seats in the U.S. House of Representatives to each state. This was a radical idea because until then population counts had been used by governments to collect taxes and press people into the military. This radical plan also had injustice embedded -- slaves were counted as three-fifths of a person. Read more…