Welcome to
New York
Urban League
Education
The African American achievement gap makes the path the college less likely in underserved communities.
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 Mission
New York Urban League (NYUL) empowers 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.
Our Impact
Hours of service donated
this year
Earned from job placement opportunities
Students in the NYUL programs choose
STEAM related careers
“It’s a great place to find your purpose - we all join with a common desire to serve.”
Meet Shalima McCants
New York Urban League
Chief Program Officer
