2025 National Urban League Report Declares Crisis Mode for Black America

In a pivotal warning, the National Urban League has proclaimed a “state of emergency” for democracy and civil rights in the U.S. Their 49th annual State of Black America report, presented at a conference in Cleveland, Ohio, details a calculated effort to reverse years of progress for Black Americans. “A democracy willing to destroy itself rather than deliver justice is a democracy in crisis,” asserts the report. National Urban League President Marc H. Morial emphasized the arduous journey ahead, stating that history requires champions to bend it toward justice. Titled “State of Emergency: Democracy, Civil Rights, and Progress Under Attack,” the report highlights the erosion of civil rights protections and efforts to diminish voting access. It also singles out the alarming rollback of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Morial warns of governmental actions jeopardizing fair housing and equal education as it details campaigns against diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. This report calls for urgent collective action and vigilance.

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