National Urban League's Premiere Scholarly Journal Opportunity Journal magazine holds a special place in the heart of the Urban League movement. It is the organization's oldest official publication. First published in 1923, the Opportunity Journal captured the thoughts and opinions of the leading artists, scholars, activists, historians and opinion makers of the day. Today, the magazine continues as one of the most highly anticipated publications in the civil rights movement, offering in-depth and scholarly analysis of the issues of the day.