New York, New York, September 9th, New York Urban League to host 2nd annual Black and White Champagne brunch at La Marina NYC Saturday, September 17th, 2016. Continue reading
$2.5 Million Will Grant Dozens Of Nonprofits Capacity Building Support in NYC
The Harlem-based New York Urban League (NYUL) is pleased to announce the Communities of Color Nonprofit Stabilization Fund Request for Application (RFA). Continue reading
Borough President Awards Urban League With $380,000 Capital Funding In Harlem
The New York Urban League (NYUL) is pleased to announce its approval for a grant of for $380,000 from the Manhattan Borough President, Gale A. Brewer (pictured - left), for Economic Development. These funds will support upgrades at the 136th Street office in Harlem, NY.Continue reading
10 Things You Can Do Post The Recent Shooting Tragedies To Keep the Momentum Alive
From A Moment to A Movement
The country has been through an intense racial divide over the past week. The two police shootings of African-American men in Minnesota and Louisiana have once again prompted conversations about the relationship between the African-American community and police – in particular the excessive use of force. Continue reading
Harlem-Based New York Urban League Repondes To Alton Sterling Shooting
Here's the statement from the New York Urban League:
"The New York Urban League is sadden to hear of the terrible tragedy that has befallen the Baton Rouge community. Continue reading
New York Urban League Frederick Douglass Dinner 2016
The New York Urban League held its 51th Anniversary Frederick Douglass Dinner on Tuesday, May 19, 2016 at Pier Sixty. The organization led by President and CEO Arva Rice bestowed its Frederick Douglass Medallion on Michael Cardozo and Amalgamated Bank. Continue reading
Join The NYUL 2016 Summer STEM Program In Harlem
Join New York Urban League this summer to learn more about technology, your son or daughters path to college and careers in STEM NEXT Academy NYUL's Experiential Technology Academy at the NYUL Harlem Office starting July 11th, 2016.Continue reading
New York Urban League Launches 1st Ever Bethune Fellowship
The New York Urban League has launched a new initiative called the Bethune Fellowship. Named after Mary McLeod Bethune who was a leading civil rights and education activist and served under the presidential administrations of Herbert Hoover, Calvin Coolidge, and Franklin Roosevelt. Continue reading
OP-Ed: Tamir Rice killing Underscores Why Black Leaders Are Calling For Oversight Of Judicial Process
By Arva R. Rice, President & CEO of New York Urban League
We are troubled with the news that a police officer will not be indicted for the killing of twelve year old Tamir Rice. Once again a young black child's life has been lost because some claim the boy may have posed a threat to the community. Continue reading
NYUL Statement in Support Of Common Core Standards
Governor Cuomo’s Common Core Task Force has released its final report detailing to the Governor some of the problems that have been present in the implementation of the Common Core standards. Continue reading
NY Urban Leagues Arva Rice Testifies At Common Core
President and CEO and Harlem fave Arva Rice of New York Urban League was present to testify at Governor Cuomo’s first ever Common Core Task Force. Continue reading
New York Urban League Bids Farewll To Chancellor Tisch
Earlier this week it was announced that the Chancellor of the Board of Regents Merryl Tisch will not be seeking another term in March. Although the New York Urban League is saddened by this news, not enough can be said about the great work Chancellor Tisch has done in support for higher standards.Continue reading
NY Urban League Talks 2015 Class Of Board Members
The New York Urban League is excited to announce its fall class of 2015 board members.The four new members are as follows: Continue reading