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Education, Employment, Empowerment, & Advocacy. The New York Urban League, serving NYC since 1919.

NEW YORK URBAN LEAGUE was founded in 1919 and is one of 98 affiliates of the National Urban League. The mission of NYUL is to enable African Americans and other underserved communities to secure a first-class education, economic self-reliance, and equal respect of their civil rights through programs, services and advocacy. Headquartered in Harlem, NYUL serves Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens and the Bronx. Each year we connect with over 8,000 residents providing direct service in the areas of employment, education and empowerment through financial literacy and access to technology. Through education, the NYUL ensures that families have access to quality educational services that lead to academic achievement, develop students who are competitive college applicants, and instills career and entrepreneurial aspirations that prepare students for 21st century careers in growing industries. Employment and Career Services prepares unemployed residents for entry and re-entry into a highly competitive job market through job readiness workshops, skill training and placement service. Visit www.nyul.org for more information about the New York Urban League and its programs.

10/31/2026

Final weekend to get out the vote!!

10/29/2026

Meet the first five awardees of the New York Urban League’s 2026 CCNSF Grant Program!

We are proud to recognize the organizations working to strengthen communities, expand opportunities, and create meaningful change.

Congratulations to:

67th Precinct Clergy
African International Collaborative Center (AICC)
Arts Business Collaborative
Barbershop Books
Birthright Africa

Each organization brings valuable work and commitment to the communities it serves. We are proud to celebrate this year’s grantees and the impact they continue to make.

Learn more about the CCNSF Grant Program: https://www.nyul.org/ccnsf

10/29/2026

NEW YORK STATE OR NEW YORK CITY?
Our answer?
Why not understand both?
New York State and New York City have separate MWBE certification programs, and each can connect your business to different opportunities.
Which certification makes sense for you?
Could you qualify for both?
Already have one? Should you pursue the other?
MWBE: Certify & Amplify brings representatives from Empire State Development and NYC Small Business Services into the same virtual room.
November 10 | 6:30–8:30 PM | Virtual
One night. Two systems. A lot fewer question marks.

10/28/2026

Save the date! The 39th Annual HBCU Fair is coming on Saturday, November 14, 2026!
Join the New York Urban League and our partners for a day connecting students and families with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and exploring opportunities for higher education.

📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM
📍 Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10031

Mark your calendar and share with students, families, and educators who may benefit from this opportunity. We look forward to seeing you there!

10/27/2026

Democracy isn’t built from Washington down, it is defended, sustained, and strengthened from the ground up right here in our neighborhoods.

At the National Urban League Whitney M. Young, Jr. Conference, our President & CEO, Arva Rice, took the stage to facilitate a critical conversation: “New Guardrails for Democracy: Defending Opportunity and Civil Rights from the Ground Up.”
Joined by Newark and Vivian Cox Fraser, CEO of the , the panel tackled a stark reality: with federal rollbacks shifting hundreds of millions in service costs to municipalities, over 80% of our nation’s major cities face severe budget gaps.

When resources dwindle, strategic partnership isn’t optional its survival. A few critical takeaways:

Coalition over silos: Mayors hold the unique power to align corporate, educational, philanthropic, and grassroots sectors to solve systemic challenges.

This is the Urban League, not Little League: Historic civil rights and community institutions deliver massive economic value, from affordable housing development to small business incubation. That expertise must be recognized, funded, and compensated accordingly.

The ROI of equity: When municipal leaders leverage Urban League capacity to elevate household incomes, the local tax base expands… creating sustainable, shared economic resilience.

Thank you to the National Urban League for this platform, and to our partners across the river for demonstrating what true civic leadership looks like in practice.

EconomicEquity CommunityLeadership

10/26/2026

$3.3 BILLION. 30% GOAL. UP TO $1.5 MILLION.
Those aren't small-business numbers.
New York State reported $3.3 billion in MWBE utilization in FY 2024–25 and has a 30% aspirational goal for MWBE utilization. In New York City, certain purchases of up to $1.5 million can be made directly from City-certified M/WBEs through the M/WBE Noncompetitive Small Purchase Method.
Certification gets you in the game.
Knowing how to use it gets you opportunities.
MWBE: Certify & Amplify
November 10, 2026 | 6:30–8:30 PM | Virtual
Get certified. Get visible. Get ready.

10/24/2026

Join the New York Urban League for Halloween Canvassing on Saturday, October 31!

We’ll be heading out to share voting information door to door and help more community members stay informed ahead of Election Day. Bring the kids, wear your Halloween costume, and join us in making a difference in the community.

Date: Saturday, October 31
Departure: 11:00 AM
Return to Harlem: 4:30 PM
Meeting Location: 32 East Main Street, Mount Kisco, NY

Register here: Link in Bio

Questions? Contact Hallee Robinson at [email protected].

10/20/2026

Business conversation hits a little differently when it happens outside the conference room.
That’s the whole point of 3rd Space.
When you join us at 333 Lounge on November 17 for Beauty: In the Black, we’re talking ownership with Black entrepreneurs building businesses in beauty.
Come ready to listen, connect, and maybe show off what you know.
Because we’ve been known to make things a little competitive, and knowing your beauty business could earn you a beverage on us.
333 Lounge | Brooklyn
November 17 | 5:30 PM
A beautiful brand is one thing. A profitable one is another.
Let’s get in the Black.

10/14/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

This month, we recognize the value, talent, and contributions of people with disabilities across our workplaces and communities.

Inclusion means creating opportunities where people can bring their skills, ideas, and experiences to the table, and ensuring that workplaces are accessible, equitable, and welcoming to all.

Let’s celebrate the talent of workers with disabilities and continue building a workforce where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Celebrating Value. Celebrating Talent. Advancing Opportunity.

10/13/2026

You can work in beauty.
You can create in beauty.
You can influence beauty.
But what does it take to own in beauty?
That’s where we’re taking the conversation at Beauty: In the Black.
We’re bringing together voices of Black entrepreneurs who are actually building in the space to talk about the decisions, opportunities, mistakes, and realities behind ownership.
No perfect stories required.
333 Lounge | November 17 | 5:30 PM
We know how to influence the beauty industry.
Now let’s talk about owning more of it.

Address

204 W 136th Street
New York, NY
10030

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+12129268000

Website

http://www.nyul.org/get-involved/donate/

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