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BLACKS EYE OBAMA'S JOBS SPEECH

BLACKS EYE OBAMA'S JOBS SPEECH

September 08, 2011
Ahead of President Obama's speech to a joint session of Congress tonight, Black California Congresswoman Maxine Water's is putting the pressure on the president to make clear just what it is he plans to do to help the communities suffering the most in this bad economy. In a statement issued today, Waters challenged the president to, "spend as much energy working to create jobs in the black community as he is campaigning for votes in one of the whitest states in the nation." ... read more
Despite Bleak Jobs Market Minorities Still Optimistic

Despite Bleak Jobs Market Minorities Still Optimistic

September 08, 2011
- Findings from the Blair-Rockefeller Poll challenge long-held assumptions about the impact of the economy on political attitudes and voting behaviors, according to a new report released today by political scientist Todd Shields. The report, “The Economy Across Race and Region: Unemployment Fails to Dampen Positive Outlook Among African Americans ... read more
Black Caucus To Make Final Jobs Tour Stop In L.A.

Black Caucus To Make Final Jobs Tour Stop In L.A.

August 29, 2011
Beginning tomorrow, 13 Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) will join Congresswoman Maxine Waters, in Los Angeles for the final stop on the CBC’s “For the People” Jobs Initiative, which includes a Job Fair and Town Hall at Crenshaw Christian Center in South Los Angeles. Joining Congresswoman Waters will be the co-hosts of the event, Reps. Laura Richardson and Karen Bass ... read more

Black Caucus Jobs Fair In Florida

August 22, 2011
Black Florida Congressman Alcee Hastings will be participating in the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) “For the People” Jobs Initiative event today, in Miami. Fellow South Florida Congresswoman Frederica Wilson 7is hosting the town hall meeting on August 22nd as well as a jobs fair on August 23rd. The CBC has been bringing town halls and jobs fairs to cities during the month of August as part of the ... read more

NY Lawmakers Push For Urban Jobs Act

August 16, 2011
With more than one-third of the nation's minority youth unemployed, a group of politicians and community activists today stood at Make the Road New York in Jackson Heights today, to continue their push for federal legislation aimed at increasing employment among at-risk youth. The Urban Jobs Act, they say, would provide federal funding to nonprofit organizations, allowing them to carry out programming ... read more
BLACK CHAMBER BLASTS JOBS PLAN

BLACK CHAMBER BLASTS JOBS PLAN

July 08, 2011
National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) President Harry Alford testified Friday at a joint committee hearing on "The Gainful Employment Regulation: Limiting Job Growth and Student Choice." Alford voiced his opposition to the controversial ‘Gainful Employment’ rule which was formally introduced on June 2. ... read more
Newly Elected Black Mayors Make Jobs A Priority

Newly Elected Black Mayors Make Jobs A Priority

June 29, 2011
The recent elections of Alvin Brown as Jacksonville, Florida’s first African American mayor and Michael Hancock as Denver’s second Black mayor, provide much needed new hope and leadership in the war on unemployment. Both Brown and Hancock have strong Urban League roots and both have made job creation in their ... read more
Black Caucus Chief Promises Fight For Jobs Bill

Black Caucus Chief Promises Fight For Jobs Bill

June 08, 2011
“After five months of controlling the House, the Republican Leadership continues to prevent critical jobs legislation from being considered and passed." ... read more
Black Women Attorneys Head Straight To Corporate Jobs

Black Women Attorneys Head Straight To Corporate Jobs

June 07, 2011
Gender was perceived as more of a barrier to advancement than race and/or ethnicity, but this did not deter in-house women of color from setting high goals for advancement. ... read more
Transportation Equity Creates Jobs, Expands Access

Transportation Equity Creates Jobs, Expands Access

April 21, 2011
Henderson said that investing in transportation policies and construction creates jobs and expands economic opportunity for low-income and underrepresented workers. ... read more
Tri-Caucus Speaks Out On 100th Day Without Jobs Bill

Tri-Caucus Speaks Out On 100th Day Without Jobs Bill

April 15, 2011
"In the first 100 days of the Republican lead house they have ignored America’s number one concern, job creation." ... read more
Urban League Town Hall To Explore Jobs Of The Future

Urban League Town Hall To Explore Jobs Of The Future

March 22, 2011
As part of the National Urban League’s annual Legislative Policy Conference in Washington, DC, the League will convene a State of Black America town hall meeting. ... read more

Urban League: The Issue Is Jobs

March 15, 2011
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Call For Grassroots Effort Against Jobs Crisis

March 11, 2011
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Hispanic Caucus: We Want Jobs, Not Scapegoats

March 10, 2011
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Black Caucus "Cautiously Optimistic" On Jobs

March 07, 2011
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Jobs Report Gives Mixed Picture For Women

March 04, 2011
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Urban League CEO Takes Jobs Tour To Indiana

February 23, 2011
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Black Caucus Talks Jobs, Recovery With Obama

February 09, 2011
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Green Zones = Jobs For Communities Of Color

January 26, 2011
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SBA Grants Deliver Jobs

January 25, 2011
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Urban League Lays Out Urban Jobs

Urban League Lays Out Urban Jobs "Blueprint"

January 19, 2011
The National Urban League is proposing a new 12-point Blueprint for Quality Job Creation. ... read more
Study: Women Less Interested In Jobs Where Competition Determines Pay

Study: Women Less Interested In Jobs Where Competition Determines Pay

January 14, 2011
Men are more likely than women to seek jobs in which competition affects pay, a preference that might help explain pay differences between the two. ... read more

Group's 2011 Focus In Haiti: Safe Housing, Jobs

January 10, 2011
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CBC Discusses November Jobs Report

December 03, 2010
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Small Businesses Shedding Jobs

December 02, 2010
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Recommendation Letters Cost Women Jobs

November 09, 2010
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How Small Businesses Can Benefit From Jobs Act

October 25, 2010
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Black Caucus "Fighting For Jobs"

October 21, 2010
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Women's Summit Focuses On Growth, Jobs

October 20, 2010
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