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National Urban League Denounces Supreme Court Decision on Gun Safety

By ULEC | June 24, 2022

National Urban League Denounces Supreme Court Decision on Gun Safety, Urges Immediate Action on Comprehensive Gun Safety Legislation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Teresa Candori 212-558-5362 | tcandori@nul.orgNATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE DENOUNCES SUPREME…

National Urban League Honors John Conyers’ Legacy

By ULEC | June 16, 2022

National Urban League Honors John Conyers’ Legacy National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the passing of longtime Congressman John Conyers…

New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez Press Conference for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

By ULEC | April 7, 2022

MENENDEZ RALLIES SUPPORT FOR SWIFT CONFIRMATION OF JUDGE JACKSON Senate Judiciary Committee to vote on Judge Jackson’s nomination today HILLSIDE, N.J. (APRIL 4, 2022) – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.)…

2022 R.E.D. Gala William M. Ashby Award Honoree: Mildred C. Crump

By ULEC | March 9, 2022

The Urban League of Essex County is proud to present the 2022 R.E.D. Gala William M. Ashby Award to Mildred C. Crump for her decades of public service for the…

2022 R.E.D. Gala Whitney M. Young Award Honoree: Lt. Gov. Sheila Y. Oliver

By ULEC | March 9, 2022

The Urban League of Essex County is proud to present the 2022 R.E.D. Gala Whitney M. Young Award to the Honorable Sheila Y. Oliver for breaking the glass ceiling as…

2022 R.E.D. Gala Youth Achievement Award Honoree: A’Dorian Murray-Thomas

By ULEC | March 8, 2022

The Urban League of Essex County is proud to present the 2022 R.E.D. Gala Youth Achievement Award to A’Dorian Murray-Thomas for her service as an elected official of the Newark Board…

2022 R.E.D. Gala Corporate Citizen Award Honoree: Wells Fargo

By ULEC | March 8, 2022

The Urban League of Essex County is proud to present the 2022 R.E.D. Gala Corporate Citizen Award to Wells Fargo for being a committed partner and financial supporter through generous…

2022 R.E.D. Gala Community Impact Award Honoree: Victoria Foundation

By ULEC | March 2, 2022

The Urban League of Essex County is proud to present the 2022 R.E.D. Gala Community Impact Award to the Victoria Foundation for their long-standing and continuous support of the Urban…

Careers @ ULEC – Resource Navigator

By ULEC | February 24, 2022

Eviction Diversion Program (State of NJ) Position/Title: Resource Navigator Location: Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties Hours: Monday thru Friday from 9-5pm (Hybrid) Salary: $45,000 annually + Benefits Reports To: Program…

Careers @ ULEC – Financial Coach

By ULEC | February 11, 2022

Workforce Development + Financial Opportunity Center Position/Title: Financial Coach Location: 506 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ Hours: Monday thru Friday from 9-5pm (other hours as needed) Salary: $45,000 – $50,000 (commensurate…