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A civil rights organization declares a 'state of emergency' in the U.S.

A civil rights organization declares a 'state of emergency' in the U.S.

Summary

A civil rights group in the U.S. has declared a "state of emergency" due to recent policy changes by the government. These changes affect diversity, equity, and inclusion, which the group believes negatively impact Black Americans.

Key Facts

  • The National Urban League is the civil rights organization that declared the "state of emergency."
  • The group's president is Marc Morial.
  • President Trump signed orders to change diversity, equity, and inclusion policies on his first day in office during his second term.
  • These policy changes have been continuing for the past six months.
  • The organization believes these changes significantly impact Black Americans.
  • NPR's Juana Summers interviewed Marc Morial about the issue.

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