Celebrating the Legacies of Black History and the Quest for Better Health (Blog)

Celebrating the Legacies of Black History and the Quest for Better Health (Blog)

Celebrating the Legacies of Black History and the Quest for Better Health (Blog)

by Marc H. Morial, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Urban League

As we continue to celebrate Black History Month and the legacy of black history as part of our American history, we reflect upon the legacy of the National Urban League which has been saving our cities for over a century, focusing on the economic empowerment of African Americans and other underserved communities. With its 90 plus affiliates across 36 states, the National Urban League has served African Americans in the key areas of jobs, justice and education since the Great Migration to today–but has also been a leader in civil rights. Historically civil rights has also included the right to quality and affordable healthcare. Read more on the Blog for Health Equity.