KNOXVILLE (Feb. 5, 2024) – For one year, the Knoxville Area Urban League (Knoxville, TN) has been engaged in a partnership with an adult education program.
This collaborative initiative, which began in February of 2023, supplies free classes and tests for adults looking to obtain a high school equivalency diploma.
Dr. Charles Lomax, the President and CEO of the Urban League, emphasizes that education is a key tool for the community.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.— At the end of every fiscal year (FY), which for the Federal government is October 1—September 30, we hear news reports about a possible government shutdown and the hope for a continuing resolution (CR) to buy negotiators more time. Often this process drags out multiple times until a final spending bill is passed for the remainder of the fiscal year to fund the discretionary part of the Federal government’s budget. Currently, we are in this cycle again facing two deadlines of March 1st (for agencies funded by 4 subcommittees) and March 8th (for agencies funded by the remaining 8 subcommittees) before we have yet another possible shutdown.
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FORT WAYNE (Jan. 29, 2024) – The Fort Wayne Urban League (Fort Wayne, IN) and its President, Aisha Arrington, is heralding a new chapter for the organization.
Arrington expresses her belief in being the right person to lead the Urban League, emphasizing the need to prove this commitment daily to the community and those they serve. With a seasoned and committed board, the Urban League is positioned in the right place, marking 104 years of service in the Fort Wayne community.
In collaboration with the Race Card Project, the Urban League aims to stimulate conversations about race in Fort Wayne, reflecting a commitment to addressing critical societal issues.
LOUISVILLE (Jan. 29, 2024) – Community leaders reflect on the lasting impact of Ben Richmond, former president and CEO of the Louisville Urban League (Louisville, KY).
Richmond's legacy is particularly cherished by community leaders who express gratitude for his role in paving the way for many through the Young Professional program at the Urban League. David Tandy, one such leader, fondly remembers Richmond as a mentor and fraternity brother who consistently encouraged and collaborated with him on various initiatives.
State Representative Pamela Stevenson credits Richmond for providing her with insights into the workings of business in Louisville, emphasizing his commitment to creating a vision for individuals to step into, regardless of the challenges they faced.
