The State of Black America

Since 1976, The State of Black America report has served as a measurement of the progress of Black progress and a blueprint on our path forward

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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National Urban League and affordable housing

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National Urban League and education

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National Urban League and entrepreneurship

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National Urban League and employment

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The National Urban League presentations on the State of Black America

State of Black America, From the collection of: National Urban League
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2018 State of Black American attendees.

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