HRC Praises Iowa Court Decision Recognizing Marriage Equality
On August 30th, the District Court for Polk County, Iowa, rendered a decision in Varnum v. Brien, concluding that same-sex[…]
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On Second Anniversary, Government Assistance To Hurricane Evacuees & Recovery Is Woefully Lacking
As survivors and evacuees of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita continue to try and piece their lives back together two years[…]
Read moreNAACP Urges President Bush To Nominate An Attorney General Who Will Protect And Enforce Civil Rights Of All Americans
With the resignation of U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, the NAACP urges President George W. Bush to nominate an individual[…]
Read moreNational NAACP Takes 'No Position' In Vick Case
Falcons quarterback Michael Vick "is not a victim" and should be held responsible for his actions involving a dogfighting ring[…]
Read moreLandmark Wall Street Internship Program Caps Successful Debut With Series Of New York Events
Gateway to Leadership, the ground-breaking internship program that places outstanding African American students in summer intern positions at some of[…]
Read moreNational Urban League Continues Fight To Help Hurricane Katrina Survivors Recover
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath served as one of the most catastrophic events on U.S. soil,[…]
Read moreUpcoming Presidential Election Will Set Stage For Future Political Campaigns Even If GOP Keeps White House
By: Marc H. MorialPresident and CEONational Urban League At the National Urban League's recent annual conference, our presidential candidates forum[…]
Read morePastor Commends House Majority Whip for Letter in Support of Hate Crimes Legislation
On July 23rd, Today Bishop Carlton Pearson, HRC Religion Council member and senior minister of the New Dimensions Worship Center[…]
Read moreNew Report Shows Major Increase in Basic Workplace Protections for Gay, Transgender Employees
The number of Fortune 500 companies that ban workplace discrimination for transgender Americans has risen 60 percent since Jan. 2006[…]
Read moreFaith Leaders Speak Out in Support of Senate Passage of Hate Crimes Legislation
On July 11th, the Human Rights Campaign released a list of more than 1,300 faith leaders who have signed on[…]
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