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What is the impact of the Policy Institute?

The three branches of the Federal government have a significant influence on how communities are able to empower themselves -- from funding programs, writing laws and regulations, deciding what is lawful and so much more, the Federal government impacts at every level of community.

Since 1962, the National Urban League has had a formal presence in Washington, DC to ensure that the National Urban League impacts and influences the Federal government and other stakeholders in Washington, DC to achieve its goals. The office today has been renamed the National Urban League Policy Institute (NULPI).

NULPI is not a think-tank -- it’s a do-tank. Everything that NULPI does is focused on impacting and influencing the Federal government so that the National Urban League achieves its goals. When NULPI undertakes research or activities to advance its profile in Washington, DC it is done to promote legislation or other action that will have a material impact on National Urban League’s goals.... Read more

Who's on the NULPI Team?

National Urban League Policy Institute Team



What are the National Urban League Policy Positions?

What is our policy on JOBS?

The National Urban League (NUL) analyzes policy debates in all areas from a job creation lens in order to be in the best position to design and promote targeted solutions that are innovative, effective and cost-efficient at facilitating job creation in hard-hit African American and urban communities... Read more

What is our policy on HOUSING?

The National Urban League (NUL) believes that progressive housing policy shares a direct and intractable link to any and all meaningful economic development... Read more

What Is our policy on HEALTH?

The National Urban League (NUL) is working to realize our empowerment goal of ensuring "Every American has access to quality and affordable health care solutions." In our battle to confront the key illnesses impacting African Americans, NUL is using the tools of community education and mobilization, awareness, policy, research, and advocacy to eliminate health disparities and empower African Americans to make healthy lifestyle choices.

What is our policy on EDUCATION?

The National Urban League believes that educational opportunity and economic empowerment are inextricably linked. A child that receives an excellent education is better prepared to attend college, enter the workforce and contribute to society. Our vision, to Ensure every American child is prepared for college, work, and life, guides our work in education policy...Read more

What are annual policy events?

State of Black America Report

The State of Black America (SOBA) report is the National Urban League’s signature annual publication. It is a barometer of the conditions, experiences and opinions of African Americans. Since its inception 34 years ago, The State of Black America has become a greatly respected and widely anticipated publication.

Legislative Policy Conference

The annual Legislative Policy Conference (LPC) provides Urban League affiliate delegations, from around the country, the opportunity to meet face to face with their members of Congress in Washington, D.C. The National Urban League Policy Institute hosts a 2 ½ day Conference to raise the visibility of the National Urban League (NUL) and the Urban League movement on Capitol Hill. Its goal is to empower the NUL and Urban League affiliates on Capitol Hill with a common targeted policy and legislative agenda. In additional to Congressional meetings, the LPC provides information through panel and workshop discussions on key policy issues, and provides the Urban League Movement with briefings from Congressional leaders.

Interns on the Hill

The policy institute support the annual internship program by hosting our interns and providing them access to legislators on Capitol Hill. We offer our interns a rare opportunity to see how policy is shaped and influenced by law makers.