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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2022 Reunion Gala
Thanks to the New York Urban League Board of Directors and the Gala Co-Chairs for a great Frederick Douglass Reunion Gala. This year we honored:
Rashida Jones, President of MSNBC
Phylicia Rashad, Tony Award-winning Actress & Civil Rights Advocate
James Rhee, Acclaimed Impact Leader
Joi Brown, Founder Culture Creators
What We Stand For
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 Impact
Hours of service donated
this year
Earned from job placement opportunities
