WHY: UNDERSTANDING THE REALITY
To build a future of equality, we cannot work in silos to address these disparities.
| White Americans | African Americans | Hispanic Americans | All Races | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School Graduation Rate1 | 89% | 80% | 82% | 86% |
| Unemployment2 | 7.3% | 11.4% | 10.4% | 8.1% |
| Without Health Insurance3 | 7.5% | 12.7% | 25.1% | 11.6% |
| Home Ownership4 | 71% | 46% | 46% | 66% |
1 SOURCE: National Center for Education Statistics Public High School Graduation Rates, Updated December 2022
2 SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey (CPS), 2020
3 SOURCE: United States Census Bureau, Health Insurance Coverage in the United States, 2021
4 SOURCE: United States Census Bureau, Homeownership Rates by Race and Ethnicity of Householder, Q2 2020
23.7 million lives changed
DRIVING IMPACT
Over the past decade, the National Urban League Movement has been a force for progress, serving more than 23 million individuals in our core program areas:
DEVELOPING FUTURE LEADERS
We believe that through the enrichment and development of our leaders, entrenched and emerging community issues can be addressed, improved and resolved. To ensure the National Urban League’s commitment to support and develop these rising stars, we need to be armed with the necessary resources.
PRESERVING OUR HISTORY
The Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem will tell the story of the struggle for civil and human rights in urban environments across America. It will empower people to continue the fight to improve their lives and the lives of all Americans.