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The Urban Development Accelerator Convenes in New Orleans

The Urban Development Accelerator (UDA) affiliate cohort convened July 22nd, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana, a city filled with rich history and resilient neighborhoods. Inspired by the powerful ethos of the city, affiliate leaders reflected on the purpose of their development and grounded themselves in the needs of their communities.

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The Urban Development Accelerator Pilot Program Wraps in New York City

The Urban Development Accelerator (UDA) held the final convening of its inaugural cohort in New York City, NY, on October 30-31, 2024. Affiliate leaders came together at the National Urban Lague’s headquarters to reflect on their experiences throughout the program.

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1st Quarter 2025 Housing Newsletter

Learn how this achievement paves the way for the affiliate to broaden the scope of their housing education and counseling initiatives. 

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Congressional Black Caucus Ushers In New Era With Record Membership And Historic Firsts

​​​​​​​The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) celebrated a historic milestone with its largest membership ever, as 62 Black lawmakers were sworn in ahead of the 119th United States Congress. Among them were groundbreaking figures, including two Black women Senators and two Black U.S. House members from Alabama serving simultaneously for the first time.

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Fantasia to Headline Chicago Urban League’s Annual Gala

On Saturday, November 9, the Chicago Urban League’s 63rd annual Golden Fellowship Dinner (GFD) will take place in the Skyline Ballroom at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Indiana Avenue. Grammy Award winner and Golden Globe nominated actress and singer Fantasia is set to take the stage as the evening’s performer with an energetic set filled with her chart-topping hits.

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What is Heirs' Property? A New Movement to Reclaim Land Lost to History

As wealth inequality remains stark, fueled in part by racial differences in homeownership rates, attention is increasingly turning to a lesser-known area of property ownership - heirs' property.

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Fair Housing ‘Letdown’ Triggers Frustration With Biden

Civil rights and housing advocates are angry with the White House over delays in finalizing a long-promised fair housing rule — but are divided over whether to publicly pressure the administration as the election nears.

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Culinary Talent Receives $10,000 for Business: ‘They Helped Me Keep the Faith’

Greater Washington Urban League’s (Washington, DC) By Our Hands hosted an award ceremony to grant eight culinary talents $10,000 to help sustain their businesses amid a rocky economy on Sept. 21. 

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“Creole Sausage Queen” Wins Pitch Competition at National Urban League Small Business Matters Entrepreneurship Summit

(NEW ORLEANS) AUGUST 8, 2024 – Julie Vaucresson, owner and operator of Creole Made Easy, LLC, took top honors at the National Urban League Pitch Competition at the Small Business  Matters Entrepreneurship Summit. 

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National Urban League President Discusses the Importance of Black Male Voters

It’s less than three months to Election Day and while every vote is important in a presidential election, campaigns often set their sights on a few key groups they believe could help tip the scales in their favor.  

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