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New York Urban League Education, Employment, Empowerment, & Advocacy. The New York Urban League, serving NYC since 1919.

NEW YORK URBAN LEAGUE was founded in 1919 and is one of 98 affiliates of the National Urban League. The mission of NYUL is to enable 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. Headquartered in Harlem, NYUL serves Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens and the Bronx. Each year we connect with over 8,000 residents providing direct service in the areas of employment, education and empowerment through financial literacy and access to technology. Through education, the NYUL ensures that families have access to quality educational services that lead to academic achievement, develop students who are competitive college applicants, and instills career and entrepreneurial aspirations that prepare students for 21st century careers in growing industries. Employment and Career Services prepares unemployed residents for entry and re-entry into a highly competitive job market through job readiness workshops, skill training and placement service. Visit www.nyul.org for more information about the New York Urban League and its programs.

Business conversation hits a little differently when it happens outside the conference room.That’s the whole point of 3r...
10/20/2026

Business conversation hits a little differently when it happens outside the conference room.
That’s the whole point of 3rd Space.
When you join us at 333 Lounge on November 17 for Beauty: In the Black, we’re talking ownership with Black entrepreneurs building businesses in beauty.
Come ready to listen, connect, and maybe show off what you know.
Because we’ve been known to make things a little competitive, and knowing your beauty business could earn you a beverage on us.
333 Lounge | Brooklyn
November 17 | 5:30 PM
A beautiful brand is one thing. A profitable one is another.
Let’s get in the Black.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.This month, we recognize the value, talent, and contributions ...
10/14/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

This month, we recognize the value, talent, and contributions of people with disabilities across our workplaces and communities.

Inclusion means creating opportunities where people can bring their skills, ideas, and experiences to the table, and ensuring that workplaces are accessible, equitable, and welcoming to all.

Let’s celebrate the talent of workers with disabilities and continue building a workforce where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Celebrating Value. Celebrating Talent. Advancing Opportunity.

You can work in beauty.You can create in beauty.You can influence beauty.But what does it take to own in beauty?That’s w...
10/13/2026

You can work in beauty.
You can create in beauty.
You can influence beauty.
But what does it take to own in beauty?
That’s where we’re taking the conversation at Beauty: In the Black.
We’re bringing together voices of Black entrepreneurs who are actually building in the space to talk about the decisions, opportunities, mistakes, and realities behind ownership.
No perfect stories required.
333 Lounge | November 17 | 5:30 PM
We know how to influence the beauty industry.
Now let’s talk about owning more of it.

Harlem, we’re pulling up! Join BET Vote+ and the New York Urban League for BET Community Day this Saturday at Harlem Tav...
10/07/2026

Harlem, we’re pulling up! Join BET Vote+ and the New York Urban League for BET Community Day this Saturday at Harlem Tavern.
Come through for live performances from Maiya The Don and Rakiem Walker, hosted by Bevy Smith, plus giveaways, community and civic resources, and opportunities to learn how you can get involved and take action in your community.
📍 Harlem Tavern
📅 Saturday, October 10 | 2–6 PM
Free and open to the community.

We’re closing out 3rd Space 2026 where it began: Brooklyn.On November 17, we’re back at 333 Lounge for Beauty: In the Bl...
10/07/2026

We’re closing out 3rd Space 2026 where it began: Brooklyn.
On November 17, we’re back at 333 Lounge for Beauty: In the Black, a conversation with Black entrepreneurs building businesses across the beauty space.
Hair. Makeup. Fragrance. Skincare. And the businesses being built around them.
We’re talking ownership, growth, lessons learned, and what it takes to turn talent, expertise, and an idea into something you own.
No formal conference room. No long presentations.
Just people doing it, people thinking about doing it, and a room where the conversation can get interesting.
333 Lounge | Brooklyn
Tuesday, November 17 | 5:30 PM
Come for the conversation. Stay for the connections.

09/21/2026

Our President & CEO, Arva Rice, shared how honored she was to march and serve as a Parade Marshal in this year’s African-American Day Parade.

The parade’s roots run deep in New York Urban League history. In 1968, NYUL President & CEO Livingston Wingate co-founded the African-American Day Parade alongside Conrad Peters and a committee of 11 community leaders, officially stepping off in Harlem on September 21, 1969.

Around that same time, a legacy of community and empowerment was born through the college football classic—later named the Whitney M. Young Jr. Memorial Football Classic—which raised vital scholarship funds for Black students and brought HBCU excellence to Yankee Stadium with iconic matchups like Morgan State vs. Grambling State.
Swipe through the carousel to see highlights from a powerful day celebrating Harlem, Black culture, and community leadership! 📸

Grambling State & Legacy Scholars: President Arva Rice and NYUL Board Chair Shalima Holmes connecting with 1981 Whitney M. Young Jr. Scholar, Robin Semple!

Leaders & Legacy: Arva Rice with Judge Machelle Sweeting.
Justice in Action: Arva and Shalima catching up with Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark.

Statewide Impact: Arva standing strong with New York State Attorney General Letitia “Tish” James.

Parade Marshals: Arva alongside fellow Marshals The Honorable Marie Moss and culinary legend Chef Charles Gabriel of Charles Pan-Fried Chicken!

What a powerful display of Black Excellence and community heritage. Here’s to honoring our past and building our future

Join us in giving a massive congratulations to NYUL Board Member Helen C. Shelton!Last night at the 2026 G.E.M.S. Honors...
09/17/2026

Join us in giving a massive congratulations to NYUL Board Member Helen C. Shelton!

Last night at the 2026 G.E.M.S. Honors, the Diversity Action Alliance named Helen an Industry Legend in recognition of her trailblazing career advancing equity, representation, and excellence across public relations and communications.

Her firm, FINN Partners, also received the 2026 Collective Power Award for the transformative global DEI strategy she leads.

Helen continuously proves that “Making a Career by Making a Difference” is more than a motto, its a movement. We are proud to have her visionary leadership guiding the New York Urban League!

Show Helen some love in the comments below!

Are you registered to vote? September 15th, 2026 Is “National Voter Registration” Day! If you haven’t registered to vote...
09/16/2026

Are you registered to vote?

September 15th, 2026 Is “National Voter Registration” Day!

If you haven’t registered to vote yet, or need to update your registration information today is the BEST day to do it! While

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the heroes who responded with courage, co...
09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the heroes who responded with courage, compassion, and selflessness.

We remember the families who were forever changed, the first responders who put their lives on the line, and the countless acts of kindness and unity that followed.

May we never forget the lives, the sacrifices, and the resilience that shaped our nation.

**We remember. We honor. We stand together.**

🎒📚 **Back to School!**A new school year brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and dream bigger.To every student, pare...
09/10/2026

🎒📚 **Back to School!**

A new school year brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and dream bigger.

To every student, parent, educator, and school community: here’s to a year filled with curiosity, confidence, and possibility. Let’s make this school year one to remember!

**New beginnings. New goals. Bright futures.** ✨

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204 W 136th Street
New York, NY
10030

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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