today in black history

March 09, 2010

Carl T. Rowan is appointed Ambassador to Finland by President John F. Kennedy on this date in 1963.



Good Politics, Bad Policy

Congress fails to deliver on jobs bill

March 09, 2010 12:00 am

By Marc Morial, CEO, National Urban League

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


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I Am Empowered!

March 02, 2010 12:00 am

By Marc Morial, CEO, National Urban League

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


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Senator Kennedy's Voice is Missed

February 23, 2010 12:00 am

By Marc Morial, CEO, National Urban League

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


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Civil Rights Leaders Take Fight for Jobs to the White House

February 18, 2010 12:00 am

By Marc Morial, CEO, National Urban League

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


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A Journey of Empowerment to China

February 09, 2010 12:00 am

By Marc Morial, CEO, National Urban League

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


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February 03, 2010 12:00 am

By Marc Morial, CEO, National Urban League

National Urban League launches its centennial anniversary celebration. Read More


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Obama: One Year Later

January 26, 2010 12:00 am

By Marc Morial, CEO, National Urban League

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


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Help Haiti Now!

January 21, 2010 12:00 am

By Marc Morial, CEO, National Urban League

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


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A Publishing and Beauty Pioneer

January 12, 2010 12:00 am

By Marc Morial, CEO, National Urban League

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


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Percy Ellis Sutton

January 05, 2010 12:00 am

By Marc Morial, CEO, National Urban League

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


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Farewell to 2009

December 29, 2009 12:00 am

By Marc Morial, CEO, National Urban League

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


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Get the Count Right

December 22, 2009 12:00 am

Marc Morial, CEO, National Urban League

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


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Green Jobs for Black America

December 15, 2009 12:00 am

By Marc Morial, CEO, National Urban League

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


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National Urban League's Jobs Agenda

December 08, 2009 12:00 am

Marc Morial, CEO, The National Urban League

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


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Oprah's Next Big Success

December 01, 2009 12:00 am

By Marc Morial, CEO, National Urban League

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


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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


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Time for Senate to act on Health Care Reform

November 17, 2009 12:00 am

By Marc Morial, CEO, National Urban League

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


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Hate Crimes Bill signed into Law

November 10, 2009 12:00 am

By Marc Morial, President & CEO, National Urban League

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


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By Marc Morial, CEO, National Urban League

November 02, 2009 12:00 am

Time for real health care reform

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


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

October 27, 2009 12:00 am

By Marc Morial, CEO, The National Urban League

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


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October 23, 2009 12:00 am

By Marc Morial, CEO, The National Urban League

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


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October 19, 2009 12:00 am

By Marc Morial, CEO, National Urban League

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