Wisconsin UL Affiliates Launch a Video Series to Fight Vaccine Hesitancy

The Urban League of Greater Madison (Madison, WI), the Milwaukee Urban League (Milwaukee, WI), and the Urban League of Racine & Kenosha (Racine, WI) came together to create Believe It, a dynamic video series that dispels common vaccine myths by telling stories of “converted skeptics” – individuals who were

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Program Launched for Black Homebuyers in San Diego County

With home rental prices on the rise, a new program is working to make it easier for Black families to purchase a new home in San Diego County. The program is offering thousands of dollars to help with down payment and closing costs.

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Enterprise Awards $10,000 to Las Vegas Urban League

The Las Vegas Urban League (Las Vegas, NV) received $10,000 from Enterprise Holdings Foundation to advance social and racial equity in Clark County.

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Urban League Hosts Hundreds Hoping to Get their Records Expunged

Hundreds gathered Saturday (August 21st) at the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City (Oklahoma City, OK) for the opportunity to clear their criminal records at its first Expungement Expo.

Getting your record expunged is difficult and can cost around $2,500.

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Louisville Urban League Celebrates 100 Years

The Louisville Urban League (Louisville, KY) celebrated its centennial by hosting a community health fair Saturday (August 21st) hosted at Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center in the Russell neighborhood.

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Register Now: Whitney M. Young, Jr. Urban Leadership Development Conference

Dear Urban Leaguers,

It’s time to register for the 2021 Virtual Whitney M. Young Jr. Urban Leadership Development Conference happening October 25, 2021 – October 28, 2021, where the theme is “Expanding The Movement.”

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Op-Ed: Voter Suppression & How Black Organizations Are Combatting It

We are facing one of the most consequential periods for Civil Rights and Voting Rights of African Americans in the U.S. in modern history.

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Three Families Become Homeowners in Newark Through Section 8 Program

Three families officially became homeowners when they closed on their new homes through Invest Newark’s Section 8 homeownership program. The residents were selected via lottery from the program and are now ready to move in.

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Urban League Receives $400K Grant for Prospective Black Business Hub Tenants

The Urban League of Greater Madison (Madison, WI) is receiving a $400,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) for a fund that will provide loans, grants and technical assistance to startups and existing businesses considering moving into the South Madison Black Business Hub.

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Latin American Association and Urban League Protect Minority Communities Against COVID-19

The Latin American Association and the Urban League of Greater Atlanta (Atlanta, GA) are joining together to fight hesitancy and increase access to the COVID-19 vaccines in the Latinx and African American communities. The unique partnership between organizations representing Georgia’s largest minority groups was born out of an effort by DeKalb C

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