Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League
  

LaPierre helped supercharge the gunning of America, even as he and the NRA skillfully blamed America’s gun problem on everyone but themselves … Over the course of 30 years, tragedy after tragedy should have brought with it, as it did elsewhere, the most minimal and common-sense of regulations. Instead, Americans now live in a country with more guns than people. Call it Wayne’s world. -- Andrew C. McKevitt 

Misdirecting tens of millions of donor dollars to fund the lavish lifestyles of chief executive Wayne LaPierre and other top executives, as New York State Attorney General Letitia James alleges, is hardly the worst of the National Rifle Association’s atrocities. 

But in suing the NRA for financial corruption, even if she doesn’t win the case, James has stricken the most effective blow in decades against one of the most poisonous influences in recent American history.  

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 8, 2024) - The Washington Wizards continue their partnership with the Greater Washington Urban League (Washington, D.C.) for the third consecutive year to promote an essay contest geared toward high school seniors.

The contest, named after Dr. E.B. Henderson, aims to encourage students from the DMV area to participate in advocating for causes or missions of community leaders or organizations that have impacted their lives positively. The competition, running from November 15, 2023, to February 1, 2024, invites students to compose 350-500-word essays highlighting the importance of their chosen cause.

FORT WAYNE (Jan. 8, 2024) – This year, the Fort Wayne Urban League (Fort Wayne, IN) celebrates 104 years of service, continuing its mission to assist the African American community and underserved populations in and around the Summit City. Situated on South Hanna Street, the Urban League has expanded its programs over the last year, introducing initiatives like a two-week STEM Camp for Kids, Block Club Beautification Grants supporting eight south side blocks with $1,000 each, aid for new business owners, and the Senior Tekkie Program.

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