I WANT TO ... About What We Do News & Events Affiliate Movement Support Us DONATE Affiliate News The National Urban League's latest news and press coverage Affiliate News Our news tells the story of affiliate work in the community, highlights the contributions of our affiliate network and elevates our programs, and partnerships. Latest News Image National Urban League Mon, 25 Oct 2021 - 5:10pm Fund Established to support Black-Owned Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Ida The Urban League of Louisiana (New Orleans, LA), in partnership with the Foundation for Louisiana, announced the launch of the Black Business Works Fund, an initiative to assist black-owned businesses impacted by Hurricane Ida. Black-owned businesses located in federally declared disaster areas can apply for $2,500 micro-grants. LEARN MORE Image National Urban League Mon, 15 Nov 2021 - 3:24pm Lorain County Urban League Launches Video Campaign to Promote Vaccine Acceptance One video at a time, community members in Elyria, Ohio combat the COVID-19 pandemic with personal testimonials about receiving the vaccine. Led by the Lorraine County Urban League (Elyria, OH) in partnership with the county, they fight a common adversary by working together to end COVID-19. LEARN MORE Image National Urban League Mon, 15 Nov 2021 - 3:26pm Chicago Urban League Raises $1.6M After In-person Return of Annual Glitzy Gala The Chicago Urban League’s (Chicago, IL) highly anticipated, star-studded 60th annual Golden Fellowship Dinner returned last weekend to raise $1.6 million one year after the in-person event was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. LEARN MORE Image National Urban League Mon, 15 Nov 2021 - 3:27pm Columbus Community Leaders Demanding More Affordable Housing Community leaders coming together today demanding an action plan to bring more affordable housing in Franklin County. The leaders say the city is in crisis mode. Columbus Urban League (Columbus, OH) President and CEO Stephanie Hightower says the housing problem is a crisis on par with COVID-19. LEARN MORE Image National Urban League Mon, 25 Oct 2021 - 5:40pm Knoxville Area Urban League Receives Grant to Help Local Homeowners The Knoxville Area Urban League (Knoxville, TN) or KAUL received a $10,000 grant from the Bank of America to help support its housing stability programs. LEARN MORE Image National Urban League Mon, 12 Apr 2021 - 4:16pm AG Moody and Urban League Launch Program to Help Young Victims of Crime Thrive TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody and the Florida Consortium of Urban League Affiliates announced a new program to help young victims of crime thrive. LEARN MORE Image National Urban League Wed, 03 Nov 2021 - 9:12am Memphis Gas Station Moratorium Part Of Effort To Solve Food Deserts By: Dulce Torres Guzman, Tennesse Lookout In some areas of Memphis, there are more gas stations than grocery stores. While a citywide moratorium placed a hold on new gas stations, businesses are still seeking permission from the Memphis City Council to open against the wishes of local communities. LEARN MORE Image National Urban League Mon, 18 Oct 2021 - 5:39pm Wisconsin UL Affiliates Launch a Video Series to Fight Vaccine Hesitancy The Urban League of Greater Madison (Madison, WI), the Milwaukee Urban League (Milwaukee, WI), and the Urban League of Racine & Kenosha (Racine, WI) came together to create Believe It, a dynamic video series that dispels common vaccine myths by telling stories of “converted skeptics” – individuals who were LEARN MORE Image National Urban League Tue, 24 Aug 2021 - 8:21am Program Launched for Black Homebuyers in San Diego County With home rental prices on the rise, a new program is working to make it easier for Black families to purchase a new home in San Diego County. The program is offering thousands of dollars to help with down payment and closing costs. LEARN MORE Image National Urban League Tue, 24 Aug 2021 - 8:20am Enterprise Awards $10,000 to Las Vegas Urban League The Las Vegas Urban League (Las Vegas, NV) received $10,000 from Enterprise Holdings Foundation to advance social and racial equity in Clark County. LEARN MORE Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Next page Next › Last page Last » National Urban League 80 Pine Street, 9th Floor | New York,NY10005 Phone:212-558-5300 Careers at NUL | Contact Us | Media Inquiries | Privacy Policy | Site Map | Terms of Use ©2021 NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE Stay Connected to the Movement SIGN UP