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Our news tells the story of affiliate work in the community, highlights the contributions of our affiliate network and elevates our programs, and partnerships.

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National Urban League
Mon, 04 May 2026 - 10:24am

Life and Legacy of an Urban League Giant: Remembering Porter "P.G." Peeples

It is with extreme regret and sorrow that we announce the passing of a Giant in the Urban League Movement, Porter G.

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National Urban League
Mon, 04 May 2026 - 11:25am

Black and Latino Civil Rights Leaders Urge Unity in L.A. Town Hall

Leaders from prominent civil rights organizations and labor unions gathered with L.A. community members to discuss the economic and political issues being faced by Black and Latino communities in the U.S. — many of whom remain overworked, underpaid and under-protected.

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National Urban League
Mon, 04 May 2026 - 10:56am

Urban League’s 108th Annual Dinner Honored Survival, Service and a Shared Path Ahead

Inside the St. Louis Marriott Grand on Thursday, April 30, the applause rose like a long, overdue exhale. It was the kind of release that comes from a room full of people who have lived through something together. Nearly a year has passed since May 16, 2025, when an EF3 tornado tore through North St. Louis. And on this night, at the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis’ (St. Louis, MO) 108th Annual Dinner, the community gathered to honor what was lost, what was rebuilt, and what still lies ahead.

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National Urban League
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 - 6:21pm

DreamFi: A New Financial Platform Built to Close the Wealth Gap

For renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump, the fight for justice has always extended beyond the courtroom. Known as "Black America's Attorney General" for his representation of families in landmark cases involving George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tyre Nichols, and Ahmaud Arbery, Crump has now turned his attention to one of the most persistent inequities facing Black and brown communities

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National Urban League
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 - 6:02pm

Hollywood Movie Company Expands to Spartanburg

 The City of Spartanburg is in the spotlight after a Hollywood movie company announced they are expanding into the Upstate.

FilmPool movie production company was joined alongside the Urban League of the Upstate (Greenville, SC), Spartanburg Community College and the Spartanburgers to announce their expansion into the Upstate.

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National Urban League
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 - 5:51pm

Fort Wayne Urban League to Break Ground on Transformational Health Clinic Project

The Fort Wayne Urban League (Fort Wayne, IN), in partnership with Weigand Construction, will host a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of a major renovation project at its facility.

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National Urban League
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 - 4:59pm

Urban League, SRM Break Ground on Queen Anne Housing Development

Altaire at Queen Anne, a 114-unit affordable rental housing development offering studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, has broken ground in Seattle.

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National Urban League
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 - 3:08pm

Miami Urban League CEO Makeda Johnson Aims to Revitalize the Organization's Presence in Community

Nearly seven months into her tenure as President and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Miami (Miami, FL), Dr. Makeda Johnson’s mission is clear: restore the organization’s visibility while expanding its impact on education, housing, and economic empowerment.

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National Urban League
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 - 4:06pm

National Urban League Expands to North Texas with New Affiliate

North Texas marked a historic moment this week as civic leaders, corporate partners, young professionals and community advocates gathered for the official launch of the Dallas–Fort Worth Urban League (Dallas, TX), the 93rd affiliate of the National Urban League.

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