CLEVELAND (Feb. 13, 2023)– UBIZ Venture Capital, an affiliate organization of the Urban League of Greater Cleveland (Cleveland, OH) has named William Hartley Parker, CTP as the Executive in Residence for UBIZ and the newly launched Business Growth Institute (BGI).

Parker brings a wealth of knowledge and decades of experience, which includes senior executive and C-level positions with fortune 500 retailers, private equity firms, and Parker Revenue Growth Strategies, which develops and executes revenue growth, turnaround strategies, and preparing exit plans for lower middle-market private companies.

PITTSBURGH (Feb. 13, 2023) – Pittsburgh Urban League (Pittsburgh, PA) CEO Carlos T. Carter spoke at a church this past Sunday, Feb. 12th to speak on how the Urban League is focusing on economic opportunity for the community.

Speaking at the Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Larimar for Urban League Sunday, Mr. Carter spoke to the congregation on how the Urban League, entering it’s 105th year of operation, is looking to prioritize economic opportunity.

Urban League Sunday is a celebration that the Urban League hosts during Black History Month that is held at a different church yearly. It highlights the longstanding partnership between the Urban League and Black churches in the Pittsburgh region.

State of the Union address. Check out President Biden’s response to our call for police reform in the wake of Tyre Nichols’ murder, as well as other priorities. | Hot off the press! Marc H. Morial has joined the Chicago Sun-Times family as a contributing columnist to discuss his views on civil rights + much more. | Your health matters. The COVID-19 pandemic is still here, and the best way to protect yourself is by staying up to date on the latest vaccines and boosters. | Grab your virtual seat. Register for FREE to watch the Legislative Policy Conference Plenary to hear from key policymakers and many others. | Secure the bag + new career. Join us on Wednesday for our FREE Black History Month Career Fair to network with 30+ recruiters from major companies. | Protect Black women. Tune in as we sit down with experts + policymakers to discuss solutions to ensure Black women have safe pregnancies and deliveries. | Advancing Black leadership. Tap into our FREE webinar on Wednesday to learn about LinkedIn's latest research on Black professionals and current trends. | Houston, we’re on the way! Register now for the epic 4-day experience, book your flight, and encourage your tribe to join. | Help Black America achieve dreams. Black History Month is a reminder of our community’s struggles, triumphs, and the ongoing need for advocacy.

NEW YORK (February 8, 2023) –Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, has joins Chicago’s Sun-Times as a contributing columnist. 

“I’m excited to be joining the Sun-Times family,” Morial said. “I look forward to sharing my views on civil rights and urban issues, along with the prominent role Chicagoans have played and continue to play in the ongoing movement for racial justice.” 

LITTLE ROCK and NEW YORK (February 7, 2023) -- Efforts to outlaw affirmative action in Arkansas are based on a flawed understanding of such policies and could compound systemic inequities and barriers to opportunity that still exist in the state, Urban League leaders said.

NEW YORK (February 7, 2023) -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address:

ST. LOUIS (Feb. 6, 2023) – As part of Black History Month, Schnuck Markets will give customers the chance to “Round Up at the Register.”

Funds from the round ups will be donated to the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, which will then use them to fund their Save Our Sons programs.

Last year, round ups collected by Schnuck customers in the St. Louis area totaled $150,000 that were then donated to the Urban League.

CAMDEN (Feb. 6, 2023) - The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, and American Water’s General Counsel Jim Gallegos announced today, a combined total donation of $200,000 to the National Urban League and the Affiliate Movement. The funding will enhance workforce development initiatives that help close the equality gap for African-Americans and other historically underserved groups throughout American Water’s National footprint.

MINNEAPOLIS (Feb. 6, 2023) – The Urban League of the Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN) is now partnering with the Walser Automotive Group to help create the black leaders of the future.

The program, named Black Gems, is a readiness program for high school students. The goal of the program is to help students go from high school to college, and beyond, focusing on post-grad education and career development.

One aspect of the program is the tour they take in the spring. They visit HBCUs, civil rights monuments, and local museums. As part of the partnership, the 20 program participants will have all their travel fees covered by the Walser Foundation, which is funding the partnership.