Dear Friend,

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. reminded us that progress is never permanent. It must be protected.

This week, as we honor his legacy, supporters across the country have stepped forward, pledging to defend democracy, demand diversity, and defeat poverty.

Here’s what that looks like in action:

• Challenging policies that erase Black history and undermine civil rights
• Fighting voter suppression and defending fair elections
• Expanding job training and economic opportunity for families facing rising costs and shrinking safety nets
• Serving 3.8 million people each year through 93 local affiliates

But this work is only possible because people like you choose to stand up.

The attacks are coordinated.
The rollbacks are accelerating.
And the need for action has never been greater.

Your gift today protects the progress Dr. King fought for.

If you haven’t yet, you can still make your Pledge to Protect Progress and add your voice to this growing movement.

We do not stand in fear.
We stand in resilience.
And together, we won’t back down!

With gratitude,

Marc H. Morial
President and CEO
National Urban League

P.S. For over a century, the National Urban League has had your back. Please have ours, and give today!