Podcast (S2 EP 7): The National Urban League’s declaration isn’t symbolic. It’s strategic. It’s a line in the sand against a regime that seems hellbent on reversing decades of progress. Their statement reflects growing unease across the civil rights landscape—an unease backed by data, lived experiences, and a White House that no longer pretends to care about equality under law. Listen to the Citizen Ben podcast now.
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