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Opportunity Journal

National Urban League's Premiere Scholarly Journal

Opportunity Journal magazine holds a special place in the heart of the Urban League movement. It is the organization's oldest official publication. First published in 1923, Opportunity Journal captured the thoughts and opinions of the leading artists, scholars, activists, historians and opinion makers of the day. Today, the magazine continues as one of the most highly anticipated publications in the civil rights movement, offering in-depth and scholarly analysis of the issues of the day.

Spring 2007 (Volume 22)

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Is America Ready for a Black President?

The Spring 2007 issue celebrates black Americans' history of commitment and accomplishment, assesses the present and looks ahead with firsts, facts, and future glimpses. In addition to features related to the National Urban League's economic empowerment and civil rights mission, this issue celebrates the achievements of our brothers and sisters, with a special focus on black women - from entrepreneurs to federal judges to working mothers.

Fall 2006 (Volume 21)

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"Politics and Beyond"

The fall 2006 issue focuses on the recent mid-term elections and the new Black political leadership. There are also features on voting irregularities, economic empowerment, gentrification in the inner city and consumer debt.

Summer 2006 (Volume 20)

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"Dying In Darfur"

The summer 2006 issue focuses on the crisis in Darfur, and includes articles on Blacks and immigration, expanding the black middle class and memories of Katrina.

February 2005 (Volume 19)

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"The Struggle for Black Freedom"

The winter 2005 issues of Opportunity Journal focuses on the struggles and advances of Black Americans from the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s and an exploration of 250 years of slavery.

August 2004 (Volume 18)

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"Special Political Issue"

This issue celebrated the passage of the 1964 federal Civil Rights Act, from the vantage point of 40 years and a generation of experience.

Spring 2004 (Volume 17)

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"50 Years of Civil Rights"

Explore the African-American experience while considering American history since the Civil War in 50 year chunks. From 1865-1965 and 1965-2015. Read the articles of Plessy v. Ferguson and the 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka.