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Op-Ed: Black-owned businesses are making history in Texas, across America
In recent years, our small business community has weathered a global pandemic, persistent supply chain issues, sometimes volatile prices, and a tight labor market—and Black-owned businesses in our state have faced disproportionate impacts from these pandemic challenges. Despite those headwinds, Black-owned businesses across Texas are fueling one of the largest and most diverse waves of… Continue reading Op-Ed: Black-owned businesses are making history in Texas, across America
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Efforts to Restore Dallas-Area Urban League is Making Progress
After the Dallas chapter of the National Urban League shut down in 2015, a core of young professionals worked to preserve the civil rights organization's fight for economic and social justice. Now those emerging leaders are partnering with their older counterparts to restart the local Urban League, saying the organization is needed to help underserved… Continue reading Efforts to Restore Dallas-Area Urban League is Making Progress
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Houston Area Urban League Encourages Reflection and Collaboration for Positive Community Impact Amidst Controversy
The Houston Area Urban League would like to address the recent video involving Mr. Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale. We emphasize the importance of fostering understanding and support for communities across Houston, particularly on our North Side. Local businesses play a crucial role in uplifting these communities and are essential in addressing the social and economic… Continue reading Houston Area Urban League Encourages Reflection and Collaboration for Positive Community Impact Amidst Controversy
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Millions of U.S. Households Still Face Surprise Overdraft Fees, Study Shows
Millions of Americans were surprised by overdraft fees in 2022, according to a new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, even as many major banks moved to reduce or eliminate the charges.
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Celebrating 55 years of service with the Houston Area Urban League
For 55 years, the Houston Area Urban League has helped thousands of people to, not only survive but to thrive and do better for the next generation. It's a commitment that has been part of the DNA of Judson W. Robinson III, President and CEO of Houston Area Urban League.
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Retirement for African Americans, Launch of Career Pathways Program, How to Up Your Money Game
FOX 26 is partnering with the Defender Network, which has been delivering news and information to the Black community in our area for more than 90 years.

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National Urban League, Wells Fargo Confront Black Housing Challenges With ‘Home Appraisal Initiative’
According to a recent report on housing by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), the gap between Black and white homeownership is widening. However, NAREB’s 2022 State of Housing in Black America (SHIBA) Report offers solutions, including one being enacted by a collaboration between the National Urban League (NUL) and Wells Fargo. Click… Continue reading National Urban League, Wells Fargo Confront Black Housing Challenges With ‘Home Appraisal Initiative’
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NAACP Legal Defense Fund Leads Challenge Against New Texas Voter Suppression Law
Hours after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed the controversial S.B. 1 into law on Tuesday, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund filed suit. Joined by the law firm of Reed Smith LLP and The Arc, the organizations filled in the Western District of Texas San Antonio Division challenging 10 provisions of the newly signed Texas law.… Continue reading NAACP Legal Defense Fund Leads Challenge Against New Texas Voter Suppression Law

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