The New York Urban League

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For over 80 years, we have been helping disadvantaged New Yorkers gain access to equal opportunity in employment, education, health care, housing and the civic arena. We encourage you to join the NYUL and take advantage of the many opportunities available to improve the quality of life for you and your community.

The New York Urban League, Inc. (the "League") is one of the local affiliates of the National Urban League, a nonprofit, nonpartisan, multi-ethnic, social service organization celebrating its 85th anniversary in 2004. Through direct service delivery, advocacy, referrals, community capacity building, information dissemination and technical assistance, the League accomplishes its mission to improve social and economic conditions and opportunities for African-Americans and other people who face barriers to full participation in American society.

39th Annual NYUL Football Classic

Saturday, Septemer 25th, 2010 - New Meadowlands Stadium, NJ

Howard University vs.
Morgan State University

The New York Urban League Football Classic, benefitting the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund and the New York Urban League's Educational Programs has become a leaing Black College football game in America. This game is no exception and tickets are CURRENTLY ON SALE NOW!

45th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards Dinner

Monday, May 10th, 2010 - The Mandarin Oriental Hotel

The Fredrick Douglass Awards Dinner was initiated in 1965 to acknowledge and honor leaders in the private and public sectors whose contributions to society serve to eliminate racial barriers and promote opportunities for the disadvantaged. This year's award recipient was Scott Mills - President and COO, BET Networks.

STRONGER: Girls Empowerment Day

Friday, May 10th, 2010 - The New York Urban League

The New York Urban League presented STRONGER: Girls’ Empowerment Day, an opportunity for young women to interact with role models and gain inspiration to succeed in their own lives. On May 7, 2010, 150 high school girls participating in the event visited the workplaces of some of New York’s most powerful and influential women, followed by a discussion and reception featuring Mary J. Blige. Mayor Michael Bloomberg has declared May 7th to be a citywide Girls’ Empowerment Day.

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