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National Urban League Backs NYC Delivery Workers, Warns Proposed Legislation “Would Almost Certainly Destroy Dozens of Black Businesses”

Civil rights organization warns NYC Council that proposed restrictions on independent delivery contractors could eliminate 10,000 jobs and widen the racial wealth gap. NEW YORK, NY — The National Urban League (NUL), one of the nation's most prominent civil rights organizations, is throwing its support behind...
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Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn Steps Down Amid BK Dem Party Conflicts

By Nayaba ArindeEditor at LargeSuddenly deciding to “pass the baton” to new forward-thinking leadership after corrosive public and court battles, on Monday, September 28th, embattled Kings County Democratic County Committee Democratic Party chair Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn decided to step down from the position...

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New York State Regents Elect Dr. Lester W. Young, Jr. Chancellor Dr. Lester W. Young, Jr’s...
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A JUST MOVE! Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Enhances Diversity of Leadership, Staff

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Our Time Press Q & A with Arva Rice, President, CEO, New York Urban League

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National Urban League Backs NYC Delivery Workers, Warns Proposed Legislation “Would Almost Certainly Destroy Dozens of Black Businesses”

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