The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts

Come support black businesses, food, and music.

EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER.

This Memorial Day, the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts pays tribute to the courage, humanity, and patriotism of the newly freed Black Americans who helped give birth to what we now know as Memorial Day.

Less than a month after the Confederacy surrendered in 1865, formerly enslaved men and women in Charleston, South Carolina honored more than 260 Union soldiers who died in captivity at the Washington Race Course prison camp. Where others left behind death and destruction, these freed Americans chose dignity. They exhumed a mass grave, gave the fallen soldiers proper burials, and built a memorial inscribed with the words: “Martyrs of the Race Course.”

On May 1, 1865, thousands gathered in remembrance. Black schoolchildren carried flowers and sang songs of freedom. Black ministers prayed and read scripture. Members of the historic 54th Massachusetts Regiment marched in honor of the fallen.

Their actions were an extraordinary act of compassion and remembrance during one of the most painful chapters in American history. Their legacy reminds us that even in the face of injustice, Black Americans have always fought to uphold the ideals of freedom, service, and community.

Today, we honor the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice and the freed men and women whose courage helped shape the spirit of Memorial Day.

We don’t know them all, but we owe them all.

EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER.

This May 26th, we close out the “I Wish My Dad” book experience with an intentional evening of brotherhood, reflection, and community.

📍 Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts – Roxbury
🗓 May 26
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM

This final gathering is for men only. We’ve heard clearly that brothers need sacred spaces to speak openly, reflect honestly, and simply be present with one another — and we’re honoring that.

Whether you are:
• A father
• Someone who has been fathered
• Or a surrogate father figure showing up for others

…this room is for you.

We’ll break bread together with food from Soul on Shawmut, build community, and create space for real conversation during Mental Health Month and just ahead of Father’s Day.

There may be a brother in your life who truly needs this space right now. You probably already know who he is.

Here’s the ask:
✔️ Come if you can
✔️ Invite or forward this to 1–2 brothers who need to be in the room

Community saves lives. Brotherhood matters.
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/260343008459152

Students ages 16+ can earn their FAA Part 107 Drone Certification through FREE hands‑on training in drone flight, simulation, and exam prep. Perfect for anyone exploring careers in aviation, technology, media, construction, public safety, and more.

88 Warren Street
Saturdays | 10 AM–2 PM

Exam fee covered for students who complete the program! College scholarship opportunity.

Spaces fill fast. Register now and start building real skills for college and career: https://forms.office.com/r/BQJy9d74xr

Boston Marathon Ready!

In just six days, our incredible runners will take on the 130th Boston Marathon representing the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts with purpose, pride, and heart.

Together, they have raised an amazing $77,000 to support our mission of advancing economic empowerment, workforce development, and opportunity across our communities. This impact is real and powerful.

We are deeply grateful to each runner who chose to run on behalf of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, and to our partner, Charity Teams ( ), for their outstanding support in guiding and uplifting our athletes throughout this journey.

Every mile matters. Every step counts. We are cheering you on all the way to Boylston Street.

To invest in our mission: https://www.ulem.org/donate

This Financial Literacy Month, it’s bigger than money. It’s about building generational wealth.

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🎤✨ Second Chance Poetry Café ✨🎤
Join us for an evening of powerful voices, fresh starts, and community care as we celebrate Second Chance Month and Clean Slate MA.
This event is made possible in partnership with Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, Teen Empowerment (The Center for Teen Empowerment, Inc.), Clean Slate MA, Prophetic Resistance Boston, Life after prison, and other community partners committed to justice, healing, and reentry support.
📝 What to expect:
🍽️ Free food
🔓 CORI & criminal record sealing assistance
📚 Learn about legislation to automate record sealing
🎙️ Poetry Café — share your voice!
📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
🕓 CORI Sealing Clinic: 4–6 PM
🕕 Poetry Café: 6–8 PM
📍 ULEM | 88 Warren St., Roxbury, MA
🎟️ Free entry
📲 Scan the QR code or register: tinyurl.com/PoetryCafe-CORI-Sealing
Community. Creativity. Second chances. 💜