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Morial Welcomes President Obama’s Refinancing Initiative

Press ReleaseNEW YORK (February 1, 2012) -- President Obama's plan to support responsible homeowners will stabilize communities and speed the nation's financial recovery, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial said today. He urged Congress to pass the initiative into law as quickly as possible.   Read more…

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State of the Union Embraces National Urban League Proposals

Press Release  President's State of the Union Address Embraces National Urban League Proposals      Praises President's Focus On The Future Read more…

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Statement on Newt Gingrich

Press ReleaseNational Urban League Statement on Newt Gingrich NEW YORK (January 5, 2012) -- Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, today issued the following statement regarding Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich: Read more…

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National Urban League's Morial Charges Santorum With Racist Pandering

Press ReleaseNEW YORK (January 3, 2012) -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today charged Presidential candidate Rick Santorum with pandering to racist elements within his party.   "Senator Santorum is perpetuating a thoroughly false and destructive racial stereotype in a desperate attempt to score political points," Morial said. "He is appealing to the lowest common denominator within the electorate and quite frankly should be ashamed of himself."   Read more…

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CBC Has Issued a Letter Strongly Supporting the RLJ Rule

Press ReleaseRobert L. Johnson Announces the Congressional Black Caucus Has Issued a Letter Strongly Supporting the RLJ Rule RLJ Rule Urges Companies to Increase Employment and Business Opportunities for Minorities   Read more…

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Act on Payroll Tax Cut Now

Press ReleaseNational Urban League to Congress: Act on Payroll Tax Cut Now NEW YORK (December 13, 2011) -- National Urban League President Marc H. Morial today echoed President Obama’s call for Congress to act on the payroll tax cut before leaving for the holidays.   Read more…

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National Urban League Supports National Action Network's 25-City Rally for Jobs and Justice on Friday

Press ReleaseNational Urban League Supports National Action Network's 25-City Rally for Jobs and Justice on Friday NEW YORK (December 8, 2011) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today urged supporters to participate in the National Action Network’s 25-city Rally for Jobs & Justice on Friday. Read more…

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National Urban League Stands for Freedom

Press ReleaseNATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE STANDS FOR FREEDOM Coalition of activists, civil rights and watchdog groups to rally for voting rights at United Nations on Saturday NEW YORK (December 8, 2011) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial adds his voice to the growing outcry against the attacks on voting rights throughout the country. Read more…

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2013 National Urban League Conference Comes to City of Brotherly Love

Press ReleasePhiladelphia to Host Gathering of Thought Leaders, Celebrities, As 2013 National Urban League Conference Comes to City of Brotherly Love PHILADELPHIA (December 2, 2011)  -- Citing Philadelphia’s rich African-American history and vibrant diversity, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial and Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter today announced that the city will host the League’s 2013 Annual Conference. Read more…

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National Urban League Unites with Leading Out-of-School-Time Organizations to Combat Childhood Obesity

Press ReleaseNational Urban League Unites with Leading Out-of-School-Time Organizations to Combat Childhood Obesity New initiative of ChildObesity180 has the potential to improve the health of tens of millions of children every year. Read more…