The National Urban League

09/21/2026

Pop quiz with Howard University students! How well do you know the answers?

Join us this Thursday, September 24 at 7PM ET for a virtual town hall on what young voters should know before voting in the midterm elections.

Tap in via Zoom or our Facebook, YouTube, and NUL.org.

09/19/2026

Trump’s attempt to shut media outlets out of the White House is an unconstitutional, authoritarian move that undermines press freedom and democratic accountability.

Leaders who fear scrutiny attack journalists.

Confident leaders answer questions.

His post leaves the ban's exact scope unclear.

09/19/2026

Happy Founders’ Day to the men of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.!

Congratulations on 63 years of Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship, Fidelity, and Brotherhood! 🏹

09/18/2026

National Black Voter Day is here!

In 2020, the National Urban League joined forces with BET and other powerful voting advocates to establish this day and prioritize the voices, experiences, and priorities of Black voters.

Keep the energy going by getting your voting plan ready!

✊🏾 Register to vote
✊🏾 Check your registration and make sure your info is up to date
✊🏾 Check if your state allows early or absentee voting
✊🏾 Pinpoint the issues you care about & look up the candidates

Get info and resources at reclaimyourvote.org.

09/17/2026

✨ Hope starts with opportunity.

When 14-year-old Detari joined the National Urban League's Urban Youth Pathways program, he wasn't sure what his future would hold. A hands-on catering internship helped him discover a passion for the culinary arts and a future he could truly see for himself.

"I now have something to aspire to become and a reality that is within reach."

Your support helps us create more success stories like Detari's. Give today: https://nul.org/donate-totebag

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09/17/2026

Where is your polling place?
How early can you vote?
Is voting by mail an option?

Your voting plan starts now. Take a few minutes today to find your polling location, know your voting options, and research the candidates who represent the issues you care about.

Learn more at ReclaimYourVote.org.

09/16/2026

Voting isn’t an abstract thing.

It’s a chance to have a direct say about the issues that matter to your day to day life, like how much everyday items cost, if you’re able to take African American Studies courses, the future of student loans, and more.

Join us next week on Thursday, September 24 as we dive in and create space for you to share your experiences and challenges with .

Join the conversation on Zoom or tap in via our YouTube, Facebook, and NUL.org: https://bit.ly/NoVoteNoSay

09/16/2026

🗳️ Do you know who’s on your ballot?

Your vote is more powerful when you know who and what you’re voting for.

Take a few minutes today to find your sample ballot, learn who’s running in your community, and see where the candidates stand on the issues that matter most to you.

Not sure where to start? Head to ReclaimYourVote.org for resources.

09/15/2026

Four precious young Black girls were killed on this day in 1963 as they prepared for Sunday services, when a bomb planted by Ku Klux Klan members exploded at 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama.

Their deaths shocked a nation and became a defining moment in the fight for civil rights.We will never forget their names:

🙏🏾 Addie Mae Collins
🙏🏾 Carole Robertson
🙏🏾 Cynthia Wesley
🙏🏾 Denise McNair