National Urban League

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Jobs Bill: "Good Politics, Bad Policy"

Press Release National Urban League On Jobs Bill: "Good Politics, Bad Policy" Read more…

Job Creation at Forefront of White House Meeting

Press Release National Urban League Urges Focus on Job Creation During Meeting With President Obama Read more…

Payless Inspiring Possibilities Scholarship

Press ReleasePAYLESS SHOESOURCE SUPPORTS THE FUTURE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN AND OTHER MINORITY YOUTH, CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH SECOND ANNUAL PAYLESS INSPIRING POSSIBILITIES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Retailer Sells Limited-Edition I Believe Necklace for $4, Donates 100 Percent of the Net Profits to Scholarship Program with the National Urban League’s Project Ready Program Read more…

Paving A Global Path To Empowerment

Press ReleaseNational Urban League Leads African-American Leaders on Historic Trade & Cultural Mission to China NUL Explores Innovative Ways for Black America to ‘Get Down to Business’ with China in Beijing, Jan. 30-Feb. 4 Read more…

Bone Marrow Donor Drive

Press ReleaseNational Urban League Calls for Support of the National Donor Registry Read more…

African-American Communities and the 2010 Census

Press Release Black Leaders Unified On 2010 Census Read more…

Legacy Of Margaret Buckner Young

Press Release It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Margaret Buckner Young, widow of civil rights leader and National Urban League late Executive Director, Whitney M. Young Jr. Mrs. Young died in her home in Denver, Colorado on December 5th, 2009. She was 88 years old an educator, author, civic and corporate leader, she leaves a wonderful legacy. Read more…