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One MISSION
One MISSION
One MISSION
One MISSION
The Demand Diversity Roundtable is 35+ civil and human rights, democracy, business, and advocacy organizations strong, representing over 100 million Americans and more than $5 trillion in spending power. What started as a response to an assault on equal opportunity has grown into a movement built to defend 70 years of progress.
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March 2026
March 2026
March 2026
America 250: A Guide for Defending Democracy
America 250: A Guide for Defending Democracy
America 250: A Guide for Defending Democracy
Backed by more than 35 organizations, the Demand Diversity Roundtable released a nonpartisan civic guide giving Americans the tools to hold leaders accountable on constitutional commitments as the country marks its 250th year.
Backed by more than 35 organizations, the Demand Diversity Roundtable released a nonpartisan civic guide giving Americans the tools to hold leaders accountable on constitutional commitments as the country marks its 250th year.
Backed by more than 35 organizations, the Demand Diversity Roundtable released a nonpartisan civic guide giving Americans the tools to hold leaders accountable on constitutional commitments as the country marks its 250th year.
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January 22, 2026
January 22, 2026
January 22, 2026
The Second Demand Diversity Roundtable
The Second Demand Diversity Roundtable
The Second Demand Diversity Roundtable
The National Urban League reconvened the Roundtable with more than 30 leaders from across civil rights, faith, business, media, and academia. New polling found that 71% of voters rate DEI positively and 89% view equal opportunity favorably, directly challenging the claim that rollbacks reflect public will.
The National Urban League reconvened the Roundtable with more than 30 leaders from across civil rights, faith, business, media, and academia. New polling found that 71% of voters rate DEI positively and 89% view equal opportunity favorably, directly challenging the claim that rollbacks reflect public will.
The National Urban League reconvened the Roundtable with more than 30 leaders from across civil rights, faith, business, media, and academia. New polling found that 71% of voters rate DEI positively and 89% view equal opportunity favorably, directly challenging the claim that rollbacks reflect public will.
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February 25, 2025
February 25, 2025
February 25, 2025
Meeting with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries
Meeting with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries
Meeting with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries
Coalition leaders met with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to develop a joint legislative and advocacy strategy, translating Roundtable advocacy into congressional action.
Coalition leaders met with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to develop a joint legislative and advocacy strategy, translating Roundtable advocacy into congressional action.
Coalition leaders met with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to develop a joint legislative and advocacy strategy, translating Roundtable advocacy into congressional action.
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February 12, 2025
February 12, 2025
February 12, 2025
Letter to Congressional Leadership
Letter to Congressional Leadership
Letter to Congressional Leadership
The Demand Diversity Roundtable sent a formal letter to congressional leadership demanding action to protect DEI programs and counter executive overreach, putting Congress on notice on behalf of more than 100 million Americans.
The Demand Diversity Roundtable sent a formal letter to congressional leadership demanding action to protect DEI programs and counter executive overreach, putting Congress on notice on behalf of more than 100 million Americans.
The Demand Diversity Roundtable sent a formal letter to congressional leadership demanding action to protect DEI programs and counter executive overreach, putting Congress on notice on behalf of more than 100 million Americans.
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February 25, 2025
February 25, 2025
February 25, 2025
The First Demand Diversity Roundtable
The First Demand Diversity Roundtable
The First Demand Diversity Roundtable
Within days of sweeping executive orders targeting DEI, the National Urban League convened an emergency national response at the National Press Club, launching a coordinated cross-coalition defense spanning congressional engagement, corporate outreach, and civic mobilization.
Within days of sweeping executive orders targeting DEI, the National Urban League convened an emergency national response at the National Press Club, launching a coordinated cross-coalition defense spanning congressional engagement, corporate outreach, and civic mobilization.
Within days of sweeping executive orders targeting DEI, the National Urban League convened an emergency national response at the National Press Club, launching a coordinated cross-coalition defense spanning congressional engagement, corporate outreach, and civic mobilization.
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YOUR VOICE. YOUR MOVE.
YOUR VOICE. YOUR MOVE.
YOUR VOICE. YOUR MOVE.
YOUR VOICE. YOUR MOVE.
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