National Urban League celebrates 100 years of community service
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Staff Writer
By Staff Writer
Published on 03/1/2010
Last month, National Urban League
President and CEO Marc Morial met
with President Barack Obama, asking
for specific provisions to address job
training, minority contractors, youth
employment and aid to public employers
to be included in the jobs legislation.
Established in 1910, the National Urban League (NUL) is the nation's oldest and largest community-based movement devoted to empowering African-Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream. There are over 100 local affiliates of the NUL located in 35 states and the District of Columbia providing direct services to more than 2 million people nationwide through programs, advocacy and research.
The mission of NUL movement is to enable African Americans to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights.
Last month, National Urban League
President and CEO Marc Morial met
with President Barack Obama, asking
for specific provisions to address job
training, minority contractors, youth
employment and aid to public employers
to be included in the jobs legislation.
By DURRELL MARVIN
Established in 1910, the National Urban League (NUL) is the nation's oldest and largest community-based movement devoted to empowering African-Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream. There are over 100 local affiliates of the NUL located in 35 states and the District of Columbia providing direct services to more than 2 million people nationwide through programs, advocacy and research.
The mission of NUL movement is to enable African Americans to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights.
This month, NUL is celebrating 100 years of community service and as the organization embarks on this centennial celebration, the local affiliate-the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) and their young professionals auxiliary group (HAULYP) will serve as the regional catalyst to kicks–off the groundbreaking Centennial Campaign called I AM EMPOWERED.
The I AM EMPOWERED campaign is setting out to change America by asking that 2 million people take a pledge to responsibly commit their time and talent to ensuring that the nation is empowered to achieve the following goals by 2025:
1. Every American child is ready for college, work and life.
2. Every American had access to jobs with a living wage and good benefits.
3. Every American is free from barriers to safe, decent, affordable and energy efficient housing on fair terms.
4. Every American has access to quality and affordable healthcare solutions.
“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of a national movement dedicated to empowering communities and changing lives,” said Tiffany Thomas, the president of the Houston Are Urban League’s young professionals. “The National Urban League and its affiliates is one of the only community based organizations that has a built in volunteer arm of young professionals that are dedicated to sharing the message of the Movement.”
To enhance the opportunity for extensive national, communal and economic success, the I AM EMPOWERED campaign will engage a cross-section of America and spark a level of service to local communities through a robust social mobilization platform (SMP), earned media, national radio & television commercials and print advertising in national publications & local African-American newspapers.
The National Urban League’s Young Professionals (NULYP) have set a goal of on-hundred thousand ($100,000) and locally, HAULYP has set a goal of ten-thousand ($10,000).
“It is an honor to serve as vice president of the Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals during this monumental time,” said Denice Pigott. The young professionals (both national and local) are committed to supporting the objectives of the National Urban League, as it continues to work diligently to improve the quality of life for people of color.
Individuals can take the pledge in a variety of ways including online, test messaging and by filling out pledge cards. For more information please visit www.haulyp.org or email Darrell Johnson at pr@haulyp.org.
Last month, National Urban League
President and CEO Marc Morial met
with President Barack Obama, asking
for specific provisions to address job
training, minority contractors, youth
employment and aid to public employers
to be included in the jobs legislation.
Established in 1910, the National Urban League (NUL) is the nation's oldest and largest community-based movement devoted to empowering African-Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream. There are over 100 local affiliates of the NUL located in 35 states and the District of Columbia providing direct services to more than 2 million people nationwide through programs, advocacy and research.
The mission of NUL movement is to enable African Americans to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights.
Last month, National Urban League
President and CEO Marc Morial met
with President Barack Obama, asking
for specific provisions to address job
training, minority contractors, youth
employment and aid to public employers
to be included in the jobs legislation.
By DURRELL MARVIN
Established in 1910, the National Urban League (NUL) is the nation's oldest and largest community-based movement devoted to empowering African-Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream. There are over 100 local affiliates of the NUL located in 35 states and the District of Columbia providing direct services to more than 2 million people nationwide through programs, advocacy and research.
The mission of NUL movement is to enable African Americans to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights.
This month, NUL is celebrating 100 years of community service and as the organization embarks on this centennial celebration, the local affiliate-the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) and their young professionals auxiliary group (HAULYP) will serve as the regional catalyst to kicks–off the groundbreaking Centennial Campaign called I AM EMPOWERED.
The I AM EMPOWERED campaign is setting out to change America by asking that 2 million people take a pledge to responsibly commit their time and talent to ensuring that the nation is empowered to achieve the following goals by 2025:
1. Every American child is ready for college, work and life.
2. Every American had access to jobs with a living wage and good benefits.
3. Every American is free from barriers to safe, decent, affordable and energy efficient housing on fair terms.
4. Every American has access to quality and affordable healthcare solutions.
“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of a national movement dedicated to empowering communities and changing lives,” said Tiffany Thomas, the president of the Houston Are Urban League’s young professionals. “The National Urban League and its affiliates is one of the only community based organizations that has a built in volunteer arm of young professionals that are dedicated to sharing the message of the Movement.”
To enhance the opportunity for extensive national, communal and economic success, the I AM EMPOWERED campaign will engage a cross-section of America and spark a level of service to local communities through a robust social mobilization platform (SMP), earned media, national radio & television commercials and print advertising in national publications & local African-American newspapers.
The National Urban League’s Young Professionals (NULYP) have set a goal of on-hundred thousand ($100,000) and locally, HAULYP has set a goal of ten-thousand ($10,000).
“It is an honor to serve as vice president of the Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals during this monumental time,” said Denice Pigott. The young professionals (both national and local) are committed to supporting the objectives of the National Urban League, as it continues to work diligently to improve the quality of life for people of color.
Individuals can take the pledge in a variety of ways including online, test messaging and by filling out pledge cards. For more information please visit www.haulyp.org or email Darrell Johnson at pr@haulyp.org.