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Despite Growth, Black Businesses Are Still Facing Systemic Barriers: New Report

The recently released 2024 State of Black Business report, sheds light on the ongoing challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs in America.  Produced by the Alliance...

Vernon Jordan Dies at 85 [VIDEO]

Black American Hero and Civil Rights Activist Vernon Jordan Dies at 85. Vernon Eulion Jordan Jr. (August 15, 1935 - March 1, 2021). Vernon Jordan...

With over 50,000 dead, civil rights leaders urge African Americans to remain at home

With the coronavirus death toll passing 50,000 during the last week in April, Black leaders in the U.S. have taken to warning their communities...

National Urban League Joins Broadcasters to Prepare Viewers for Station Frequency Moves

Americans from every walk of life use over-the-air television to access emergency information, weather, sports broadcasts and entertainment programs. Out of 30.6 million households...

National Urban League to Host Pre-debate Twitter Chat Wednesday

The National Urban League will host its third Twitter chat of the election season on Wednesday, Oct. 19, ahead of the final presidential debate. Follow @NatUrbanLeague on Twitter and track #OurVoteMatters for details. The League’s last Twitter chat, held on Oct. 9, covered voter suppression, early and absentee voting, civic engagement, and more with National Urban League […]

To Be Equal #34: Advancing Diversity in Law Enforcement

“Recommendation: Law enforcement agencies should strive to create a workforce that contains a broad range of diversity including race, gender, language, life experience, and cultural background to improve understanding and effectiveness in dealing with all communities. During these trying times when African American communities and law enforcement are grappling with a deep disconnect due to […]

Chicago Urban League Hosts Water Collection Drive for Flint Residents

The Chicago Urban League is hosting a water collection drive for Flint, Michigan residents thanks to one of its mentoring students. Emill Jackson with the…

New Report: Despite progress, deep inequality plagues Black America

In 1976, then-President Gerald Ford delivered the annual “State of the Union Address,” virtually ignoring the plight of African-Americans and Latinos. That drove Vernon Jordan,…

Chicago Urban League Names Shari Runner New President and CEO

CHICAGO, Ill. – The Chicago Urban League Board of Directors recently announced that Shari Runner, who had been serving as the Interim President and CEO since…

Mayor Reed joins panel at National Urban League’s National Higher Education Summit in Washington

WASHINGTON –  Mayor Kasim Reed joined a panel discussion this morning as part of the National Urban League’s National Higher Education Summit in the nation's...

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