Tag Archives: National Urban League
Rescuing Communities of Color
The whole world prepares for Obama's first State of the Union Address of 2011 and his plans for our financial recovery
With less than a week before President Obama’s State of the Union Address, political and…
By Derek T. Dingle
Obama Counters Critics of His Education Policies
Civil rights groups want programs that will have greater impact on minority students
President Barack Obama defended his administration’s education reform policies during a Thursday morning speech delivered…
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: From Dialogue To Partnership
Chinese and African American exchange program and Confucius Institute planned
More than 40 of black America’s best and brightest joined the National Urban League on…
By Dale Coachman
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…
By Dale Coachman
State of Black America: Wealth for Life
Wealth building is not a sprint; it's a marathon
In its State of Black America 2009 report, the National Urban League examines challenges…
By Earl "Butch" Graves Jr.
National Urban League Report Finds Blacks Continue to Lag
Best of times, worst of times for black America
Blacks are twice as likely as whites to be unemployed; three ties more likely to…
By Joyce Jones
Banks, Regulators, Consumer Advocates Address Foreclosure
FDIC Chairwoman Sheila C. Bair addresses the 12th Annual Wall Street Project Economic Summit (Source:…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Obama Addresses the National Urban League
Education, economy, small business at top of agenda
Speaking before an overflowing audience at the National Urban League’s conference in Florida on Saturday,…
