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National Urban League
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 - 1:07pm

Louisville Urban League Launching New Program to Combat Childhood Obesity

The Louisville Urban League or LUL (Louisville, KY) will use more than $1 million to help tackle childhood obesity in the city's west end.

The nonprofit said Kentucky ranks third in the nation for childhood obesity. Obesity also impacts poorer communities at a higher rate.

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National Urban League
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 - 1:44pm

Urban League Celebrates 800 Students at 46th Annual Black Scholar Award Ceremony

The Urban League of Rochester (Rochester, NY) celebrated the academic achievements of 800 students at its 46th annual Black Scholars Award ceremony.

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National Urban League
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 - 10:34am

The Urban League of Greater Hartford Celebrates College Signing Day

On May 1st, the Urban League of Greater Hartford Project Ready Mentor program commemorated National College Signing Day with our annual signature event.

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National Urban League
Mon, 12 May 2025 - 5:13pm

'Miracle Territory’: Students Introduced to Black Tech Professionals

Louisville Urban League Young Professionals (Louisville, KY) hosted a workshop to introduce students to Black tech professionals.

Students, young adults and parents gathered on Saturday, May 10 for the Future Forward: Tech Career Pop-Up. It’s also been dubbed a ‘miracle territory.’

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National Urban League
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 - 9:59pm

$1 Million Investment Aims to Transform Health Equity in South St. Petersburg

The Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg is investing $1 million to address health disparities in South St. Petersburg.

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National Urban League
Mon, 12 May 2025 - 4:55pm

Urban League Hosts 14th Annual Excellence in Workforce and Economic Development

The Urban League of Greater Madison (Madison, WI) held its 14th annual Excellence in Workforce and Economic Development May 6 at the Monona Community and Convention Center.

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National Urban League
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 - 9:19pm

Greenville Renames Street in Honor of Urban League of the Upstate Founder

The City of Greenville is honoring the founder and first president of the Urban League of the Upstate (Greenville, SC) with a new street name.

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National Urban League
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 - 10:57pm

John E. Jacob Announces the Release of His Debut Book, I Will F.E.A.R. No Evil

John E. Jacob, former President and CEO of the National Urban League and a lifelong advocate for racial equality and leadership, has announced the release of his debut book, I Will F.E.A.R. No Evil

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National Urban League
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 - 12:15pm

Urban League to Host Second Annual Perinatal Mental Health Certification Program

The Greater Washington Urban League (Washington, DC) and collaborators, The Palladium Group and Mary’s Center, are proud to announce the second annual Perinatal Mental Health Certification Program taking place May 7-9 in Prince George’s County, MD.

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National Urban League
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 - 9:49pm

‘Weatherization’ Job Training Program Launches in Essex County

A job training program for people who want to start a career in “weatherization” has launched in Essex County.

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