Tag Archives: Marc Morial
Obama’s Second Term Sets a New Beginning for Inclusion and Activism
He was America's choice - a diverse America in which African Americans, women, gays, and youth now play a larger role in national discourse, policy-making and governing.
The ceremony’s significance was that his return to the Oval Office could no longer be…
By Derek T. Dingle
Preview Our World: Is Today’s Social Activism a Movement, or Just a Moment?
Our esteemed panel of guests discuss the validity of the increase in protests around issues like Trayvon Martin's death and Occupy Wall Street
In the wake of protests for Trayvon Martin and Occupy Wall Street, Our World gathers…
By BlackEnterprise.com
Opinion: Did Black America Turn Its Back on Roland Martin?
Culture critic Raynard Jackson chimes in on GLAAD's calling for the CNN personality's dismissal for controversial tweets
After CNN personality Roland Martin’s homophobic tweets, GLAAD asked for his firing, critics feel Black…
By Raynard Jackson
Support Your Local Black Bank
Buying Black is only one step to economic freedom, we also have to bank Black
Syndicated radio host Warren Ballentine recently teamed up with the National Bankers Association to unveil…
By Derek T. Dingle
Washington Report: National Urban League Equality Index Shows a Decline for African-Americans
According to the report, African Americans are a little less well off than we were in 2010
According to the report, African Americans are a little less well off than we were…
By Joyce Jones
What Do You Want Obama to Say Tonight?
Political pundits and economists weigh in on what the President should address in tonight's State of the Union
The state of the union is an annual occasion in which a president receives more…
By Joyce Jones
For-Profit Educational Institutions Under Fire
Supporters say they provide unprecedented access to minorities; others caution buyers to beware
The for-profit education sector is a multi-billion dollar industry. In 2009, students attending for-profit institutions…
By Joyce Jones
Urban League Report Offers Solutions to Economic Crisis
'State of Black America' details plan to offset effects of recession
In the 34th edition of the its State of Black America report, the National Urban…
By Joyce Jones
National Urban League Launches Interactive Tool
Organization celebrates 100 years of service
To mark its centennial, the National Urban League has ramped up its focus on…
By Renita Burns
Mission to Beijing: Seeking Equal Opportunity in China
An exclusive inside look at the Urban League's effort to bring Chinese investment to African-American communities
The National Urban League’s 40 plus member delegation has embarked on a historic cultural and…
