During the 2015 State of Black America Launch Event, attendees were given a informative overview of this year's State of Black America. Download and view the 2015 State of Black America Executive Summary below. The State of Black America is the National Urban League's seminal annual publication now in its 39th edition. It is one of the most highly-aniticpated benchmarks and sources for thought leadership around racial equality in America across economics (including employment, income and housing), education, health, social justice and civic engagement.