; Whereas on its 110th anniversary, the National Urban League can look back with great pride on its extraordinary accomplishments; Whereas the National Urban League’s research arm was established in 1921 by renowned researcher Dr. Charles S. Johnson and has released numerous publications including Opportunity: Journal of Negro Life (1923–1949), State of Black America (1976–present), and other pertinent studies documenting and elevating social consciousness; Whereas in 1962, the Washington Bureau was established and serves as its research, policy, and advocacy arm giving voice to the voiceless on issues before Congress and the Administration; Whereas in the 1960s, the League became a major force in the civil rights arena, working closely with A. Phillip Randolph, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as well as many other exceptional leaders to advance civil rights, voting rights, and fair housing legislation; Whereas throughout the 1960s, the League saw tremendous growth in its partnership with the Federal Government addressing race relations and delivering aid to urban areas, as well as making improvements in housing, education, health, and minority-owned businesses; Whereas in 1964, the League through its affiliate network helped register more than half a million Black voters; Whereas in 1972, the Citizenship Education department was established offering local citizenship education programs, voter registration and get out the vote campaigns, and the Power of the Ballot was published, and 75,000 new Black voters were registered as part of a 17-city drive; Whereas in 2020, efforts to register Black voters, get out the vote, and challenge voter suppression have intensified; Whereas the League’s 90 local affiliates and 11,000 volunteers located in 36 States and the District of Columbia provide services across 300 communities; Whereas the League’s signature programs are evidence-based, data-informed and scalable, and they demonstrably enhance the economic and educational status of communities served