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One Coalition
One Coalition
One Coalition
One Coalition
One MISSION
One MISSION
One MISSION
One MISSION
35+ organizations, over 100 million Americans, $5 trillion in spending power with one mission: restore civil rights and equal opportunity for every American, regardless of income, race, religion, sexuality, or gender.
We are the Demand Diversity Roundtable.
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Here's what we've
done so far.
Here's what we've
done so far.
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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.
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.
January 22, 2026
January 22, 2026
The Second Demand Diversity Roundtable
The Second Demand Diversity Roundtable
The Second Demand Diversity Roundtable
One year after our first convening, we expanded. Academics and civil rights, business, and faith leaders came together after new data revealed how Americans felt about DEI after federal cuts: 71% of voters support it and 89% support equal opportunity.
One year after our first convening, we expanded. Academics and civil rights, business, and faith leaders came together after new data revealed how Americans felt about DEI after federal cuts: 71% of voters support it and 89% support equal opportunity.
One year after our first convening, we expanded. Academics and civil rights, business, and faith leaders came together after new data revealed how Americans felt about DEI after federal cuts: 71% of voters support it and 89% support equal opportunity.
February 25, 2025
February 25, 2025
Advocacy in Action
Advocacy in Action
Advocacy in Action
Coalition leaders met with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to lay the groundwork for new legislation to protect initiatives advancing equal opportunity and make investments in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Coalition leaders met with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to lay the groundwork for new legislation to protect initiatives advancing equal opportunity and make investments in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Coalition leaders met with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to lay the groundwork for new legislation to protect initiatives advancing equal opportunity and make investments in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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.
January 22, 2025
January 22, 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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