Introduction
At the turn of the 20th century, America was faced with an unprecedented identity crisis. After two world wars, America represented a sanctuary for freedom with endless opportunities for millions of people around the world. To African Americans, however, decades of oppressive policies jaded the Black experience, and communities across the country began to take a stand.
The First State of Black America Report
Despite the unrest from reconstruction throughout the Civil Rights Movement, leadership from state capitols to the legislative and executive branches, routinely ignored the condition of Black Americans in policymaking and the Presidential State of the Union Address. In response, the National Urban League issued its first State of Black America report in 1976.
Today
Since then, the annual report has provided advocates and community leaders with an in-depth analysis of the socioeconomic condition and outlook of Black Americans. It is the clearest view into how we can work together for a more fair and equitable future. These next videos detail past findings from the State of Black America.
State of Black AmericaNational Urban League
National Urban League and affordable housing
State of Black AmericaNational Urban League
National Urban League and education
State of Black AmericaNational Urban League
National Urban League and entrepreneurship
State of Black AmericaNational Urban League
National Urban League and employment
State of Black AmericaNational Urban League
The National Urban League presentations on the State of Black America
2018 State of Black American attendees.
Curated by Michael Tomlin-Crutchfield