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Greater Baltimore Leadership Association

We engage young professionals towards enabling underserved communities to secure parity thru wealth. Howard Henderson.

The Greater Baltimore Leadership Association (GBLA) was launched in February 2002 as the Young Professionals' branch of the Greater Baltimore Urban League, under the tutelage of J. The organization was created to support the objectives of the Greater Baltimore Urban League, as it endeavors to improve the quality of life for African-Americans in Baltimore City and its surrounding counties. GBLA ser

ves as a vehicle for young African-American leaders, aged 21 to 40 years old, who are committed to making a difference in the community.

02/02/2026

Watch Super Bowl LX: Seahawks vs. Patriots with GBLA at .

Are you ready for some football! Join GBLA to watch Super Bowl LX: Seahawks vs. Patriots with GBLA at NOLA Seafood and Spirits. We’ll have food, fellowship, football, and a little bit of grieving for our Ravens. See you at NOLA!

01/19/2026

Start 2026 with clarity and confidence 💡💰 Join us for 2026: Finding Financial Success, a virtual session designed to help young Black professionals build stronger financial foundations. We’ll talk budgeting, saving, credit, scholarships, and practical strategies you can use right now to move toward lasting wealth.

📅 Jan 20
🕖 7:00 PM
💻 Virtual via Microsoft Teams

Secure your spot and step into 2026 with a plan

01/15/2026

The conference may end, but the connections don’t. ✨

Keep the energy going after Baltimore BizCon with a Post-Conference Happy Hour at .0events 🍸
Come unwind, connect, and turn today’s conversations into real collaborations.

📅 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 2424 Distillery Street, Baltimore, MD

Co-hosted with GBLA and the GBUL Raymond V. Haysbert, Sr. Center for Entrepreneurship, this is the perfect way to close out a day designed to kick off your year with clarity, strategy, and momentum.

Pull up, network, and let’s build. 💼🤝✨

01/06/2026

Together with Morgan State University, we’re hosting Leadership Starts Now: The Power We Choose to Wield, a teen summit designed to help youth ages 15 to 18 build personal power – the clarity, confidence, and resilience to shape their lives and communities.

Students will explore:

⭐️ Leadership and personal power
⭐️ Identity and emotional intelligence
⭐️ Safety as a foundation for strong leadership

🗓️ Friday, January 16
⏰: 12:30 - 8:30 p.m.
📍Jenkins Hall, Morgan State University

Join us!

12/22/2025

Happy holidays from GBLA (and the GBLA kids!) Led by the Youth Development team (), we were able to provide a full Christmas spread for three children, as part of the C4CP toy drive.

Check out these pics from the C4CP gift wrapping party!

12/10/2025

DATE & LOCATION CHANGE:

Join us at December 19. See you there!

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GBLA has adopted three youth to provide holiday presents for through the C4CP holiday gift drive! Purchase a gift from our Amazon Wish List at the link in our bio. You can ship directly to the address provided or drop off your gift at this event.

Mark your calendars. We can’t wait to see you there!

12/05/2025

Cowork with us at on the second Friday of every month.

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GBLA has adopted three youth to provide holiday presents for through the C4CP holiday gift drive!

Purchase a gift from our Amazon Wish List at the link in our bio. You can ship directly to the address provided or drop off your gift at this event.

12/04/2025

Singing and Service? Yes please! Join us for our annual karaoke holiday party.

Join us for a fun-filled evening at Bar Vegan. Get ready to sing your heart out and spread some holiday cheer.

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GBLA has adopted three youth to provide holiday presents for through the C4CP holiday gift drive! Purchase a gift from our Amazon Wish List at the link in our bio. You can ship directly to the address provided or drop off your gift at this event.

Mark your calendars. We can’t wait to see you there!

12/03/2025

It’s time for our annual holiday gift drive!🎁

We are excited to support C4CP again this year and adopt three youth for the holiday season. This initiative brings partners together to provide meaningful gifts to children and families across the Greater Baltimore area.

We will have two in-person gift drop-off opportunities (Cowork Day or the December GBM) or you can send gifts to the address in our wish list. Requested items can be found at the QR code or link in our bio.

Thank you in advance for helping us spread joy and support families this holiday season!

11/19/2025

Thanks for coming out to November’s General body meeting at Tabor Ethiopian Restaurant! This was an empowering roundtable discussion led by our financial empowerment committee, designed to help young Black professionals build lasting wealth and financial success.

📅 Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00—8:00 PM
📍 Location: 400 Cathedral St. Baltimore, MD 21201

11/17/2025

LOCATION CHANGE: TABOR ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT

Join us for “Elevate Your Wealth - Essential Strategies for Young Professionals,” GBLA’s November General body meeting and roundtable discussion to help you build lasting wealth and financial success.

🗓️ Tuesday, Nov 18
⏱️ 7 pm
📍 Tabor Ethiopian Restaurant

See you there!

11/08/2025

Join us for “Elevate Your Wealth - Essential Strategies for Young Professionals,” GBLA’s November General body meeting.

🗓️ Tuesday, Nov 18
⏱️ 7 pm
📍 Poe Room,

Cocktails and conversations afterward at Tabor Ethiopian Restaurant (328 Park Ave).

Learn to build lasting wealth and financial success. This engaging session will cover:

⭐️ Building financial literacy and overcoming unique barriers
⭐️ Mastering budgeting and saving techniques
⭐️ Navigating credit and debit for informed decisions
⭐️ Unlocking opportunities through financial aid and scholarships
⭐️ Discover practical tools, resources, and strategies tailored to your journey.

Take the next step toward financial empowerment and a brighter future.

Address

512 Orchard Street
Baltimore, MD
21201

Website

https://www.gbul.org/young-professionals-gbla-ages-21-40.html

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