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Welcome to the

New York

Urban League

Empowering 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.

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Whitney M. Young Jr. Scholarship Application

Each year, NYUL awards cash scholarships of $1,500 - $10,000 to exceptional high school seniors. Since the development of the scholarship, NYUL has awarded and leveraged a total over $20 million to 4,000 African American and LatinX youth.

What We Stand For

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Education

The African American achievement gap makes the path the college less likely in underserved communities.

Employment

Basic jobs in underserved communities don’t ladder up to prosperous careers.

Empowerment

Businesses by and for people in the community aren’t being created as often as needed.

Advocacy

Communities become underserved when the rights of its citizens aren’t upheld and respected.

Our Impact

Hours of service donated

this year

Earned from job placement opportunities

Students in the NYUL programs choose
STEAM related careers

Interested in supporting our cause?

Here's how you get involved

Volunteer your services

Make a Donation

Join the NYUL

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