TV One Special "National Urban League Presents: State of Black America Town Hall" Sparks National Conversation On Racial and Economic Justice, Premiers Wednesday, May 31 at 8pm ET
For the first time in Urban League history, its annual State of Black America® report is the basis for a nationally-televised special.
Black Lawmaker Received Racist Threats After Calling for Impeachment
Rep. Al Green played recordings at a town hall on Saturday of racist threats he received after recently calling for President Donald Trump's impeachment.
Trump Is Proposing Massive Cuts to Food Stamps. His Voters Might Not Like That
The budget President Donald Trump is expected to unveil this week will include massive cuts to Medicaid, to child tax credit, to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families -- and to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) aka food stamps
Chris Christie: I warned Trump about Flynn
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said on Monday that if it were up to him, retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn never would have had a White House job.
Letterman Doesn't Regret Hosting Trump On Set
Longtime TV talk show star David Letterman, now in retirement, has no regrets about playing host to then-businessman and reality TV boss Donald Trump time and time again over the years.
Times Square Victim's Dad Writes Thank-you Letter to NYC
Tom Elsman can barely process the grief of losing his daughter in last week's Times Square rampage. But he made sure to write a letter thanking the people of New York City.
Jury Selection Begins in Bill Cosby's Assault Trial
For decades, he was one of America's most popular entertainers.
Campus Killing: Suspect Is a Member of 'Alt-Reich' Facebook Group, Police Say
A judge has denied bond for a white University of Maryland student accused of fatally stabbing a young black student at a campus bus stop.
May 15 Declared Earnest Pugh Day in Houston; Concept Video for "I Need You To Breathe" Released Today!
Coming off of the heels of a lavish red carpet affair attended by luminaries including the Mayor of Houston, Earnest Pugh announces the release of the “I Need You to Breathe” concept video. The resplendent clip was directed by Keith …
NABJ Names Cheryl W. Thompson, of George Washington University and The Washington Post, the Educator of the Year
Cheryl W. Thompson, an associate professor at George Washington University and a journalist who writes investigative stories for The Washington Post, has been named the 2017 NABJ Educator of the Year.
Trump Lands in Israel: What to Watch
President Donald Trump lands in Israel on Monday for the second leg of his first foreign trip as president where he will tackle the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, address regional security issues and reaffirm the US' commitment to its alliance with …
Trayvon Martin Awarded Posthumous Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation from Florida Memorial University
Trayvon Martin’s parents were the recipients of a major honor on behalf of their late son. Florida Memorial University awarded the slain teen with a posthumous Bachelor’s Degree during the school’s annual commencement ceremony last Saturday (May 13).
Some Notre Dame Graduates Walk Out Over VP Mike Pence Speech
A group of Notre Dame graduates walked out of their graduation ceremony Sunday in protest against Vice President Mike Pence and his policies.
5 Things for Monday, May 22: Trump, North Korea, Medicaid, Duterte
Today is National Buy A Musical Instrument Day. So, go ahead and splurge - your brain will thank you. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Houston Area Urban League 49TH Annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala
The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) will celebrate 49 years of providing services to the Greater Houston community on Saturday, June 17th, 2017 with its Equal Opportunity Day Gala featuring a dinner, Honoree recognition and entertainment. The event will be …

