National Urban League Centennial Conference Online: Promotes Economic Development
The National Urban League’s Centennial Celebration is taking place in Washington, DC, July 28-31. I’m watching the online stream of the conference and feel empowered. The conference has brought together some of the “leading business, community, and political figures” in the African American community. I am excited to see that the focus has shifted to promoting strong economic development.
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The National Urban League launches ‘I Am Empowered’ campaign
“The National Urban League may be 100 years old but we don’t have any gray hair. We are more energetic, more focused and more determined than ever before to create a level playing field in our nation, especially as minorities are disproportionately suffering from the effects of a battered economy. The I Am Empowered initiative not only strives to galvanize a nation to serve others, but positions the National Urban League in the right place to connect with more people and to serve urban communities better in the 21st century and beyond” said NUL’s CEO Mike Morial.
According to Black Web 2.0, the new platform allows you to consume content (written and video) however what’s more impressive is how you are able to measure your Social Impact. You simply complete tasks/actions and you can earn points. The more points the more of a social impact you have. Right now some of the tasks include recruiting others to your network on the platform, connecting your account to Facebook, and RSVPing to NUL Events.
2010: a new year, a new blog
Happy New Year! I decided the new year was an excellent opportunity to start a new blog dedicated to integrating technology into economic and community development. MUC6UQQRNZBR