Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League
NEW YORK, June 25, 2022— National Urban League President Marc H. Morial today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade: “For nearly 50 years, American women have had the right to choose what to do with their own bodies. Today’s devastating decision will reverberate for generations. For the first time in our history, the Supreme Court has snatched away a fundamental right from more than half our nation’s citizens. “This decision is a personal affront to the dignity and freedom of every woman in this country, and a violent intrusion into a personal decision that should be left to women and their doctors.
It will disproportionately harm women and children of color, those living on lower incomes, young people, immigrants, and members of the LGBTQI+ community and future generations of women and girls who would need access to such an essential service. “In the thirteen states with so called ‘trigger laws,’ abortion is effectively banned as of this moment or within the next 30 days, and another seven states are likely to enact bans in the coming weeks. “Additionally, the Court’s decision places other rights gained over the last century at risk – the rights to other personal decisions, contraception, LGBTQ rights, marriage rights, and so on. The National Urban League will continue to fight for the reproductive rights of women and the civil rights of all of us. The Urban League fights for you.”
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Janelle Monáe – Wearing a color rarely seen on the red-carpet, wears a sleek tangerine skirt with wide, asymmetric pleated waistband, black strapless bustier top and choker by Vera Wang.
Harry Shum, Jr. – A modern take on the classic black and white tux with a wraparound sash belt worn over the asymmetrical black piping jacket by Adam
Halle Bailey – Wearing a aqua whimsical Dolce & Gabbana princess gown with a corset bodice and chiffon panel skirting.
Florence Pugh – The fashion risktaker got everyone’s attention wearing a voluminous nude color strapless Valentino gown with exaggerated puffy sleeves and black booty shorts peeking out.
Dwayne “Rock” Johnson – Real men wear pink! Looking confident and dapper in wear a light pink double-breasted Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo jacket with black slacks.
Danai Gurira – Adding to her statue's presence with a towering updo and wearing a Jason Wu sleeveless black ballgown.
Ariana Debose – The Oscar Winner donned a Valentino, monochromatic wide leg pants set with matching bustier and bellowing cape
Angelle Bassett – Giving a queenly vibe in a richly toned purple organza gown by Moschino.
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