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NBA MVP Support's the Akron Urban League

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PUSH FOR STRONG PUBLIC OPTION IN HEALTH CARE BILL

Press ReleaseNAACP, NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE AND BLACK LEADERSHIP FORUM COMMEND CONGRESS FOR PASSAGE OF HEALTH CARE REFORM BILL CIVIL RIGHTS GROUPS APPLAUD INCLUSION OF STRONG PUBLIC OPTION (Washington, DC) – November 7, 2009 - The NAACP, National Urban League and The Black Leadership Forum commend Congress for passing a bill that will reform the current health care system. The bill will include a strong public option, and is expected to offer affordable and quality health care for all Americans. Read more…

National Urban League Honors Retired General Colin L. Powell with Humanitarian Award

Press ReleaseNational Urban League Honors Retired General Colin L. Powell with Humanitarian Award at 53rd Annual Equal Opportunity Day Awards Dinner Read more…

URGENT ACTION ALERT Emergency Health Care Mobilization!

Press ReleaseThe member organizations of the Black Leadership Forum encourage Congress to enact strong health reform legislation that includes a “ROBUST PUBLIC OPTION LIKE MEDICARE.”   According to the National Urban League’s The State of Black America and the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies:   Read more…

The National Urban League Applauds the Passage of the Matthew Sheppard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act

Press ReleaseThe National Urban League applauds the Senate’s passage of the Matthew Sheppard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, a long-overdue measure that takes us closer to full civil rights protection for all Americans. Read more…

Statement by Marc H. Morial on LA Justice Barring Interracial Marriage

Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17, 2009 Statement from Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League and Nolan V. Rollins, President and CEO, Urban League of Greater New Orleans on Justice's Refusal to Marry Interracial Couple. Read more…

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Statement by Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of National Urban League on President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize win

Press ReleaseNew York, NY – We applaud and congratulate President Obama on winning the Nobel Peace Prize. It is a win for the nation and reaffirmation to refocus Americas foreign policy on diplomacy and dialog. Read more…

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2009 Economic Empowerment Tour - St. Louis, MO October 24, 2009

Press ReleaseMEDIA ADVISORY “ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT TOUR” TO STOP IN ST. LOUIS One-Stop “Home Rescue and Career Fair” to Offer Foreclosure and Job Help. St. Louis, MO - Area residents facing the threat of foreclosure or seeking employment will have the opportunity to get onsite help at a free one-stop “Home Rescue Fair & Career Fair” scheduled Saturday, October 24th, from 10AM – 4PM, at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, located at One University Blvd., 225 Mark Twain Bldg, St. Louis, MO., 63121. Read more…

2009 National Urban League Conference

Press ReleaseMEDIA ADVISORY 2009 National Urban League Conference More Than 4,000 People Converge in Chicago; Influential Thought Leaders, Experts, and Celebrities Expected to Attend Power-Packed Conference The 2009 National Urban League Conference in Chicago will give attendees everything they need to find personal and professional success in these challenging economic times. Read more…

National African American Leaders and the Congressional Black Caucus Members HealthCare Reform Press Conferece

Press ReleaseNational African-American Leaders and Congressional Black Caucus Members Hold Press Announcement at U. S. Capitol to Dispel Myths and Urge Americans to Support Health Care Reform Washington, DC – Prior to President Obama’s speech to the joint session of Congress on healthcare reform, national African-American leaders and members of the Congressional Black Caucus joined together at the U.S. Capitol today to call for action in support of the America’s Affordable Health Choices Act and to dispel myths that are plaguing the minds of many Americans. Read more…