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Comcast RISE: Empowering Small Businesses for Growth and Sustainability
In a world of constant change, the resilience and adaptability of small businesses continue to inspire us. Today, we turn our spotlight to an initiative designed to uplift and support these local heroes: Comcast RISE. Comcast RISE, an acronym for Representation,...
Celebrating Father’s Day in the Black Community: Honor, Admiration, and Gratitude
As we approach Father's Day, it's essential to pause and recognize the immense role Black Fathers play in their families and communities. Their strength, resilience, and dedication deserve recognition, as they navigate through unique challenges while offering love,...
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE HAILS THE U.S. SUPREME COURT’S VOTING RIGHTS DECISION AS A WIN FOR JUSTICE AND DEMOCRACY
National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Allen v. Milligan: “Today's decision is a welcome affirmation of the nation’s obligation to protect our most sacred Constitutional...
THE EXPULSION OF REPRESENTATIVES ADVOCATING GUN SAFETY
The Memphis Urban League Statement This week, the citizens of the State of Tennessee witnessed political action that is in fact an assault on our democracy and has taken our state back decades by the removal of State Representatives advocating for gun safety. As an...
Community Spotlights with the Memphis Urban League: The Smith Family
by JR Robinson from JustMyMemphisMeet the Smith Family, Bernal E Smith II built something lasting . . . They say that behind every great man is a strong and unique woman. Today we sit down with the women left behind on that tragic day that our city lost an icon. Spend...
Black Excellence Spotlight: Dr. Charles Champion
The Memphis Urban League Remembers Born in Memphis in 1930, Dr. Champion made serving the community and developing products that promote healing with natural ingredients his life’s work. The quintessential pharmacist and herbalist met and befriended many a number of...
Black Excellence Spotlight: Dr. Phillip Bowden
Brief Bio for Phillip R. Bowden, M.D. Dr. Phillip Bowden was born in West Helena Arkansas 01/12/1960. He received his Bachelors degree from Morehouse College in 1981 and his Medical Doctor Degree from the University of Arkansas College of Medicine in 1987. After...
Rest Well Tyre – You Will Be Remembered
The Memphis Urban League extends our sincerest and heartfelt condolences to the family of Tyre Nichols. As our community continues to grieve, and yet still grapple with the devastation after viewing the horrific video, we will be in continual support of peace and...
“SICKENED” BY FOOTAGE OF TYRE NICHOLS BRUTAL BEATING, NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE PRESIDENT MARC MORIAL SAYS A DRASTIC CULTURE SHIFT MUST ACCOMPANY POLICE REFORMS
My heart goes out to #TyreNichols’ family.NEW YORK and MEMPHIS (January 27, 2023) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement after watching the video of Tyre Nichols’ fatal beating at the hands of Memphis police: “Excessive...
COMMITTED TO “UPROOTING THE CULTURE OF POLICE VIOLENCE FROM THE INSIDE OUT” URBAN LEAGUE LEADERS STAND IN SOLIDARY WITH TYRE NICHOLS’ FAMILY
NEW YORK and MEMPHIS (January 24, 2023) – Urban League leaders today extended solidarity and heartfelt sympathy to the family of Tyre Nichols as they pursue justice for his brutal killing at the hands of Memphis police. National Urban League President and CEO Marc H....

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