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National Urban League Applauds Project Ready STEM Act Introduction

Press ReleaseH.R. 4366 is a Bold Step to Help Close the Achievement Gap in Math & Science Read more…

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National Urban League Calls on ALEC to Support Repeal of "Kill-At-Will" and Voter I.D. Laws

Press ReleaseFull Impact of ALEC Ghostwriting Efforts Still Unknown; ALEC Should Work to Limit Damage Read more…

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National Urban League Partners with ConnXus to Grow Minority-Owned Businesses

Press ReleaseNational Initiative Connects Small Businesses with Corporate Purchasers Read more…

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Charges Against Shooter First Step Toward Justice for Trayvon Martin

Press ReleaseNEW YORK (April 11, 2012) – Charges announced today in the shooting death of teenager Trayvon Martin more than six weeks ago are the first step toward justice in a tragedy that nearly escaped scrutiny, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial said.   Read more…

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Walgreens Way to Well Health Tour with National Urban League

Press ReleaseWalgreens and National Urban League Provide Free Health Tests to Urban and Minority Communities with Way To Well Health Tour Free Health Resources to Underserved Communities Deliver on Walgreens and NUL’s Commitment to Prevention and Early Detection of Today’s Leading Diseases Consumers Make Impact by Partially Funding Way to Well Health Tour Through Walgreens Product Purchases That Contribute to Walgreens Way to Well Fund®   Read more…

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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts

Press ReleaseTHE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary Read more…

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National Urban League Calls on ALEC and NRA to Disavow "Kill-At-Will" Laws

Press Release Morial Urges Full Disclosure of NRA/ALEC Relationship   Read more…

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Ryan Budget Guts Medicare and Medicaid, Dismantles Social Safety Net

Press ReleaseWashington, DC  (March 29, 2012) -- National Urban League President & CEO Marc H. Morial today issued the following response to the Ryan budget bill, which today passed in the House of Representatives.   “Rep. Ryan’s budget would only exacerbate the economic polarization plaguing our country. It’s a political document, rather than a responsible fiscal plan that simply turns its back on the nation’s commitment to economic opportunity.” Read more…

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National Urban League to Rally Against Ghostwriters of "Kill at Will" Law

Press ReleaseUrges ALEC to Disavow Lethal Law after Killing of Florida Teen   WASHINGTON, DC – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial is among a diverse coalition of advocates, activists and civil rights leaders scheduled to address a protest rally at the Washington, D.C. headquarters of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), which wrote and promoted the deadly “Kill At Will” law that contributed to the death of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin.   Read more…

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National Urban League President and CEO Rallies with Central Florida Urban League Demanding Justice for Trayvon Martin

Press ReleaseSANFORD, Florida (March 26, 2012) -- Justice for Trayvon Martin is necessary to restore faith in the nation's criminal justice system, said National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial, who addressed a crowd of 75,000 gathered to rally in Trayvon's name today. Read more…