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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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 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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‘They Cannot Afford Daycare’: Urban League Discusses Plans to Host Head Start Children

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New Urban League CEO is Looking at Local Needs During Challenging Times

Laurie Shanderson Evans has her sights set on the future of the Knoxville Area Urban League (Knoxville, TN), but the nonprofit’s new leader knows she has to start with what her community needs right now.

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Urban League Convenes Leaders and Advocates for 3rd Annual State of Black Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Urban League (Los Angeles, CA), a leading civil rights and economic empowerment organization, convened prominent leaders, advocates, and community partners for the third annual gathering of the State of Black Los Angeles on October 16, 2025, at the University of Southern California’s Town and Gown Ballroom.

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Montgomery Partners with Urban League to Expand Community Services

 Mayor Steven L. Reed and William A. Barnes, President and CEO of the Urban League of Alabama (Birmingham, AL), have announced a significant expansion of Urban League programs into Montgomery.

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Urban League Expo Brings Resources, Hope to Tornado-Scarred North St. Louis

Three months after the May 16 tornado ripped apart lives and structures in neighborhoods surrounding the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis (St. Louis, MO) headquarters, the historic building at 1408 North Kingshighway was a haven of happiness, health care and economic empowerment.

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Join NUL in NYC: March on Wall Street!

This year, the National Urban League (NUL) proudly joins the National Action Network (NAN) as a national partner for the March on Wall Street (MOWS).

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Urban League’s Summer Resource Festival Draws Nearly 1,800 to Jimi Hendrix Park

The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle (Seattle, WA) recently held its 4th Annual Summer Resource Festival at Jimi Hendrix Park, bringing together nearly 1,800 people for a day of food, entertainment, and community resources.

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