Is America Marching in Two Different Directions?

September 01, 2010 12:00 am

Two "marches" in DC; is the nation at odds with itself? Read More

Dr. Laura Resigns

August 25, 2010 12:00 am

Dr. Laura provides another example of how some are clueless regarding racism. Read More

Justice Denied to Black Farmers

August 17, 2010 12:00 am

The U.S. Senate again fails to do right by the nation's Black farmers. Read More

Secretary Duncan Announces Equity Commission at National Urban League Conference

August 10, 2010 12:00 am

The Secretary of Education announces new education initiative. Read More

August 04, 2010 12:00 am

President Obama makes a push for education reform. Read More

National Urban League Centennial Conference Celebrates 100 Years

July 22, 2010 12:00 am

The National Urban League prepares for its centennial celebration. Read More

LeBron Fever

July 13, 2010 12:00 am

The LeBron James circus is over, for now. However, it was quite a show. Read More

Senate gets a break; Jobless Don't

July 08, 2010 12:00 am

The Senate has skipped out, leaving the jobless to fend for themselves. Read More

Loose lips sink ship

June 29, 2010 12:00 am

General Stanley McChrystal's loose lips sunk his ship. Read More

BEEP - Real Role Models for our Youth

June 22, 2010 12:00 am

Black Executive Exchange Program provides real role models for youth. Read More

Juneteenth - Back Independence Day

June 15, 2010 12:00 am

June 19 marks the date when Black Americans' independence was certified. Read More

Jobs Crisis Continues

June 08, 2010 12:00 am

Beneath the latest jobs numbers, a crisis is lurking for Blacks. Read More

Rand Paul is on the Wrong Side of History

June 03, 2010 12:00 am

Tea Party candidate Rand Paul is on the wrong side of history. Read More

May 25, 2010 12:00 am

There is still much to be done to achive education equity in our nation. Read More

New Orleans - The Oil This Time

May 11, 2010 12:00 am

Five years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans has a new challenge. Read More

May 05, 2010 12:00 am

Arizona's new immigration law is offensive to all that is just. Read More

Dorothy Height: An American Treasure

April 27, 2010 12:00 am

With the passing of Dorothy Height, the nation has lost a true treasure. Read More

April 20, 2010 12:00 am

Remembering the legacy of a civil rights legend, Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks. Read More

Time for Action on Summer Jobs for Youth

April 13, 2010 12:00 am

President Obama and Congress must act on summer jobs program for youth. Read More

2010 Census: It's in Our Hands

April 07, 2010 12:00 am

It's not too late to return your Census forms and help our community. Read More

College Basketball Graduation Rates: Keep the Madness; End the Insanity

March 30, 2010 12:00 am

Time to end the insanity around college basketball graduation rates. Read More

The State of Black America 2010

March 23, 2010 12:00 am

The national Urban League releases its annual report on Black America. Read More

Urban League joins Congressional Black Caucus in call for jobs

March 16, 2010 12:00 am

It's time for our nation's leaders to address the unemployment crisis. Read More

Congress fails to deliver on jobs bill

March 09, 2010 12:00 am

Congress comes up short on the jobs bill and needs to start over. Read More

I Am Empowered!

March 02, 2010 12:00 am

National Urban League kicks off campaign as part of 100th anniversary. Read More

Senator Kennedy's Voice is Missed

February 23, 2010 12:00 am

The nation is feeling the loss of the "Lion of the Senate." Read More

Civil Rights Leaders Take Fight for Jobs to the White House

February 18, 2010 12:00 am

Civil rights leaders meet with President on jobs agenda for Blacks. Read More

A Journey of Empowerment to China

February 09, 2010 12:00 am

The National Urban League set out on a historic journey to China. Read More

February 03, 2010 12:00 am

National Urban League launches its centennial anniversary celebration. Read More

Obama: One Year Later

January 26, 2010 12:00 am

The President is off to a good start but still has much work to do. Read More

Help Haiti Now!

January 21, 2010 12:00 am

Haiti needs help now, and so far Americans are responding. Read More

A Publishing and Beauty Pioneer

January 12, 2010 12:00 am

Eunice Walker Johnson's contributions to our nation deserve honor. Read More

Percy Ellis Sutton

January 05, 2010 12:00 am

Celebrating the life of a political and business pioneer. Read More

Farewell to 2009

December 29, 2009 12:00 am

We bid farewell to an eventful first decade of the 21st century. Read More

Get the Count Right

December 22, 2009 12:00 am

Coalition of civil rights groups call for an accurate Census count. Read More

Green Jobs for Black America

December 15, 2009 12:00 am

A green jobs agenda can provide economic opportunity to Black Americans. Read More

National Urban League's Jobs Agenda

December 08, 2009 12:00 am

The National Urban League outlines its jobs agenda for America. Read More

Oprah's Next Big Success

December 01, 2009 12:00 am

Now that she conquered talk television, Oprah Winfrey eyes new challenge. Read More

Urgent Action for Jobs Needed Now

November 25, 2009 12:00 am

President Obama must advance a jobs agenda to avoid economic disaster. Read More

Time for Senate to act on Health Care Reform

November 17, 2009 12:00 am

The Senate must act to pass comprehensive health care reform. Read More

Hate Crimes Bill signed into Law

November 10, 2009 12:00 am

Nation moves one step closer to justice with signing of Shepard-Byrd Act. Read More

By Marc Morial, CEO, National Urban League

November 02, 2009 12:00 am

As the debate heats up on health care reform, Blacks need to be vocal. Read More

It's time to declare "peace" on youth violence

October 27, 2009 12:00 am

It is time to address all of the issues that manifest in violent behavior. Read More

October 23, 2009 12:00 am

The 2010 Census represents an opportunity to be counted and heard. Read More

October 19, 2009 12:00 am

There has been such a whirlwind of analysis, criticism and even some derision among certain segments of the chattering class about President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize, that I decided to go to the source for some answers. Read More