July 31: Even at a time with the first African-American president and a Hispanic Supreme Court nominee, many minorities are without jobs, homes and health care. Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League, discusses how to fix this situation.
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In its annual “State of Black America” report, the Urban League says that despite the progress represented by the election of the first black president, the country needs to close the persistent gaps between blacks and whites in this country. (March 25)
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You may recall the day after President Obama called the Cambridge police “stupid” in arresting Henry Louis Gates, Alex Castellanos went on CNN and called his actions “reckless”.
On Sunday, Castellanos stood by that statement and told John King: “There’s a story here about recklessness,” and that this could be used against Obama come reelection time.
But National Urban League CEO Marc Morial immediately jumps in and responds, “Reckless is a spin word.”
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Dr. Cornel West - acclaimed scholar and dynamic intellectual - appeared on PBS’s Tavis Smiley yesterday, alongside Marc Morial (President and CEO of National Urban League) and New York Times Columnist Matt Bai. Matt Bai’s New York Times, Aug 6, 2008 Magazine Cover story - “Is Obama the End of Black Politics?” - was a topic of debate on the program. At time of publication, Bai’s piece was received by heavy and furious criticism from numerous African-American commentators. It was in this vein, that Prof. West took time out to lecture and educate Bai on the history, state and future of Black Politics. West also expressed discontentment with the racially-coded rhetoric numerous journalists use in justifying their silly quest for insight into the strange universe of Black politics. For full video or transcript, visit: http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/video/637.html and http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200808/20080829.html
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History Makers is an ambitious project to record oral histories of history-making African Americans. CEO and President of then National Urban League Marc Morial was among those profiled
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New Documentary that covers the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina features interviews days after Katrina at the BET SOS telethon from Erykah Badu, Tommy Hilfiger and others as they discuss what needs to be done to help the residents of New Orleans after facing the worst domestic tragedy in American History. Two years later, and many of the problems that existed days later.
It’s hurricane season on the Gulf Coast. Throughout the region, people are talking about what little has been done — not only by way of rebuilding and the residents’ right of return, but making sure the area is safe from another storm. A long two years later, there are no guarantees.
In a region where hope has been hard to find, there is one bright spot. Hurricane Katrina mobilized Americans from all over the country to head South in the spirit of service. From New Orleans to Biloxi, an estimated 1.1 million volunteers have contributed services worth nearly $263 million in the last two years, according to the Corporation for National and Community Service.
Nic Bonsell, 26, is one of those volunteers. He came to New Orleans from Minnesota in November 2005 to help with the Gulf Coast clean-up. Like many volunteers, Bonsell was only supposed to stay for a couple weeks. Two years later, he’s still in New Orleans.
“When I first got here, the city was dead. The power was out, the curfew was still in effect and there were military Humvees driving the streets.” Since then, he’s seen it grow into a functioning city. “It’s 200 times better than what it was back then,” he said. “The heart and soul of the city hasn’t been lost. The people kept that, and they’re trying to bring it back.”
Produced by Lydia Idem of BlackTree Media
Co-Produced by Nancy Redd
Personality: Nancy Redd
Editor: Tyler Hatton
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Former New Orleans Mayor, Marc Morial, and current Urban League President discusses with Bayoubuzz.com the importance of the Second Katrina Anniversary.
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2008 National Conference
The National Urban League PSA featuring Marc Morial