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Trayvon Martin’s Mom Releases Her Mother’s Day Video Message

In the NewsSunday marks the first Mother’s Day that Sybrina Fulton, mother of slain teen Trayvon Martin, will spend without her son since his senseless death. Read more…

Holder Is Right About Carolina Voting Law

In the NewsYour editorial "Holder's Racial Politics" (Dec. 30) criticizes Attorney General Eric Holder for the Department of Justice's decision to reject a proposed South Carolina law that would have required registered voters to present government-issued identification before being able to vote. The editorial focuses on the wrong party. Read more…

Jobs: Big Win for Obama?

In the NewsJobs: Big Win for Obama? CNBC: The nation's unemployment rate falls to 8.6 percent in November. Is this a big win for President Obama? Marc Morial, National Urban League president/CEO and Ron Christie, Christie Strategies founder/CEO, weigh in. Read more…

Jobless Rate Falls to 8.6%

In the NewsJobless Rate Falls to 8.6% MSNBC: Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League discusses the employment numbers on NBC Nightly News. Read more…

Celebrating the Life & Work of Michael Williams

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The Troy Davis Case Deserves Another Look

In the NewsNATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE CALLS ON GEORGIA PARDONS BOARD TO RECONSIDER TROY DAVIS CASE NEW YORK (September 20, 2011) -- National Urban League President Marc H. Morial today said he is deeply disappointed in the Georgia State Board of Pardons’ decision to deny clemency to Troy Davis and asked the board to reconsider. Read more…

Support for Rev. Sharpton's New Show

In the NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE'S MORIAL: SHARPTON'S VOICE ADDS VIBRANCY TO MSNBC LINEUP NEW YORK (August 29, 2011) -- MSNBC has gained a dynamic and passionate voice in the Rev. Al Sharpton, the new host of "PoliticsNation," National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial said today. "I congratulate both Rev. Sharpton and MSNBC," Morial said. "In keeping with network's slogan, 'Lean Forward,' Rev. Sharpton will lead a diverse and vigorous dialogue that will represent a wide range of viewpoints." Read more…