2014 Web Series

2014 Web Series

50 Years After the War

National Urban League President & CEO Marc Morial discusses with web series host Jeff Johnson the State of Black America as it relates to the War on Poverty. Launched 50 years ago by President Johnson, how far have we really come, what issues are we facing today, and what can be done?

The Equality Index

What is the State of Black America? Dr. Valerie Rawlston Wilson Economist and Vice President of Research, National Urban League Washington Bureau answers that question as it relates to the Equality Index, a statistical analysis of progress in the areas of economics, education, health, civic engagement and social justice with a focus this year on American cities. Jeff Johnson hosts.

The State of Black Men

Policy makers and business leaders come together to discuss solutions and best practices for overcoming the challenges facing men and boys of color. What is the State of Black Men? What is being done? Panelists: Dr. Randal Pinkett, Entrepreneur, Chairman and CEO, BCT Partners (SOBA Contributor) • Spencer Overton, Interim Pres. of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies

The State of Black Women

An intergenerational dialog ensues as our esteemed panel discusses solutions and best practices for overcoming the challenges facing women of color. What is the State of Black Women? How do we improve it? Panelists: Cynthia Dinkins, MBA; President/CEO, Northern Virginia Urban League • Stefanie Brown James, Founder, Brown Girls Lead • Lauren Burke, Managing Editor, Politic365

An Agenda for Our Future

Our dynamic panel discusses the "State of Black America" and an "Agenda for the Future." What are current and future challenges and how do we best address them? Panelist: Brandi Richard, President, National Urban League Young Professionals • Janaye Ingram, Acting National Executive Director, National Action Network • Phillip Agnew, Founder and CEO, Dream Defenders

A Tale of Two Cities

Panelists discuss the State of Black America as it relates to cities. American cities have seen phenomenal growth and yet rising income inequality and a jobs crisis have left so many out, and so we have a "Tale of Two Cities." Panelists: Chanelle Hardy, Senior Vice President for Policy and Executive Director of the National Urban League Washington Bureau • Spencer Overton, Interim Pres. of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies •
Jamal Simmons, Co-Chairman of the Internet Innovation Alliance (IIA)