Lowe’s Sponsors Home Ownership & Foreclosure Prevention Seminars through the Urban League
The Urban League of Central Carolinas is excited to announce a
unique partnership with Lowe’s to provide a series of Home Owner seminars covering topics ranging
from Predatory Lending & Foreclosure Prevention to Home Maintenance & Preventative Care. The
Lowe’s Homeowner Readiness Curriculum, which will be incorporated into the Urban League’s existing
Professional Adult Empowerment (PEP) program, started March 14 and is open to the public. >>Read More
The Urban League of Central Carolinas Invites the Entire Community to Participate in Its Strategic Plan
Kick-off Date: April 10, 2008
Under the thoughtful leadership of new President and CEO Dr. Patrick C. Graham,
the Urban League of Central Carolinas will kickoff its Strategic Planning process on Thursday, April 10, 2008 from 8:30am
to 1:30pm. Upon beginning his tenure with the agency in September 2007, Graham quickly began laying the
groundwork for executing a successful Strategic Plan for the agency. >>Read More
BI-LO and the Urban League of Central Carolinas Announces 2008 College Scholarship Program
Deadline March 17, 2008
The Urban League of Central Carolinas is accepting applications for the
2008 BI-LO/Urban League Scholarship. Each year, the Urban League of Central Carolinas and BI-LO
Supermarkets partners to award $2500 scholarships to deserving high school students residing in the Central
Carolinas area. >>Read More
Urban League Seeks Unsung Hero Award Nominations,
Deadline April 1, 2008
The Urban League of Central Carolinas is seeking nominees for its first
Unsung Hero Award. The Urban League of Central Carolinas will use this award to recognize a local individual
whose commitment to community has not been praised or celebrated. Examples of activities and
characteristics that would qualify individuals for nomination include demonstrating feats of courage,
sacrificing for the betterment of their community, promoting urban empowerment, dedication to racial and
social inclusion, affinity for serving individuals in transition, engaging in selfless acts, creating opportunities for
others, and serving as an advocate, volunteer and/or role model for their community. >>Read More
THE CHARLOTTE AFRICAN-AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
PARTNERS WITH THE URBAN LEAGUE OF CENTRAL CAROLINAS, INC. TO BRING
INDEPENDENT FILMS TO THE QUEEN CITY SEPTEMBER 19TH-21ST
Distinguished Establishment Plays Major Role in
Film Festival Designed to Honor, Educate and Inspire Filmmakers of Color by Naming Urban League of
Central Carolinas President, Dr. Patrick C. Graham as the Honorary Chairperson.
In a show of support for aspiring and established African-American
filmmakers, the Urban League of Central Carolinas, Inc. joins forces with New York based production
company, Run & Shoot Filmworks, Inc. as a Sponsor of The Charlotte African-American Film Festival
(CAAFF), which is being held September 19 through 21, 2008 at various locations in Charlotte, NC. >>Read More
The Urban League of Central Carolinas Names Dr. Ruth Shaw and Harry Jones, Sr. as their 2008 Whitney
M. Young, Jr. Awardees
The Urban League of Central Carolinas kicks off its 30th year of service
to this community with the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Gala. This black tie event will be at the
beautiful Embassy Suite Hotel in Concord on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 6 PM and it features networking
opportunities, dinner, live entertainment, dancing and a President’s Reception. Each year, this
distinguished event draws between 500 and 800 people from our community. Gala attendees are as
diverse as the community that the League serves ranging from the business and political sectors to the
non-profit and education sectors. >>Read More
Urban League of Central Carolinas Receives $5000 Grant from the UPS Foundation
Grant will be used to support the2008 Urban League of Central Carolinas Leadership Awards
The Urban League of Central Carolinas receives a $5000 grant from
the UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS (NYSE:UPS). The grant funds will be used to support the
2008 Urban League of Central Carolinas Leadership Awards, which is a unique event to honor emerging
leaders in the Charlotte community that will take place on Saturday, February 2. This inaugural event is
presented by the Urban League of Central Carolinas Young Professionals, which is a volunteer auxiliary
of the agency. Members of the Young Professionals auxiliary, who range in age from 21 to 40, dedicate
their time and financial support to extend the mission of the agency into the community.>>Read More
Urban League of Central Carolinas to Honor Emerging Leaders at Awards Concert
Young Professionals Auxiliary to stage unique awards concert featuring Goapele on February 2, 2008
The Urban League of Central Carolinas Leadership Awards, a unique
event to honor emerging leaders in the Charlotte community, will take place on Saturday, February 2,
2008. This inaugural event is presented by the Urban League of Central Carolinas Young Professionals,
which is a volunteer auxiliary of the agency. Members of the Young Professionals auxiliary, who range
in age from 21 to 40, dedicate their time and financial support to extend the mission of the agency
into the community. >>Read More
The Urban League of Central Carolinas Annual Meeting to be held on December 6th!
New President/CEO will unveil his vision for the future of the Urban League
Charlotte, NC – November 28, 2007 – The Urban League of Central Carolinas is excited to announce that
its 2007 Annual Meeting will be held on December 6, 2007 at 6:30pm. The event, sponsored by AT&T and
Philip Morris, will be held at the AT&T building located at 300 South Brevard in Uptown Charlotte. >>Read More
Marc Morial President of the National Urban League to Meet with Dr. Patrick Graham
the new President/CEO of local Urban League Affiliate
Morial and Graham to discuss direction of Urban League for 2008 during his visit on Friday, October 5th
On his 15th day in office, Dr. Patrick Graham President/CEO of the
Urban League of Central Carolinas in Charlotte will meet with top executive of the National Urban
League Marc Morial. Morial, current President/CEO of the National Urban League will be in Charlotte
to accept the Man of the Year award from National Association of Black Female Executives in Music
and Entertainment (NABFEME). >>Read More
Urban League Guild renews its commitment to education by adopting West Charlotte High School.
In addition to donating $2000 to West Charlotte High, Urban League Guild members will donate their time to
various activities that empower teachers, students, and parents at this school.
The Urban League Guild of Central Carolinas (ULG) is a volunteer auxiliary
of the Urban League of Central Carolinas, Inc. with the responsibility of advancing the Urban League mission in
our communities. >>Read More
Urban League of Central Carolinas, Inc. Names New President/CEO -
After a yearlong search, the Urban League hires Dr. Patrick Graham to lead the agency as the new
President/CEO.
The Urban League of Central Carolinas, Inc. has named Dr. Patrick
C. Graham of Crisis Assistance Ministry as the new President/CEO of the agency.
Graham’s first day,
September 17, 2007, will coincide with the League’s second largest fundraiser the 14th Annual Urban
League Guild Golf Tournament, which will take place at Verdict Ridge Country Club & Golf Course in
Denver, NC. As the Urban League’s new leader, Graham will oversee an organization that has nearly 30
years of service in this community and has affected the lives of over 20,000 people in Charlotte and
surrounding areas. >>Read More
National Association of Black Female Executives in Music and Entertainment (NABFEME) to honor the achievements of Marc Morial during the Annual International Women's Leadership Summit in Charlotte, NC October 5, 2007.
"NABFEME selects men of the highest caliber who exemplify the organization's standard of excellence,” said Johnnie Walker, president and founder of NABFEME. “Marc Morial has been an intricate force in our organization and the empowerment of black women in music and entertainment,” added Walker.
Former Mayor of New Orleans Marc Morial is the 8th president and CEO of the nation's largest and oldest civil rights organization empowering African Americans, the National Urban League. In 2003, upon his inauguration, he presented a progressive platform, "The Empowerment Agenda." His agenda emphasizes areas in Education & Youth, Economic Empowerment, Health & Quality of Life, Civic Engagement and Civil Rights & Racial Justice. He created the new quantitative "Equality Index" to effectively measure the disparities in urban communities across these five areas. The index is now a part of the League's annual The State of Black America report. Prior to joining the National Urban League, Morial served two distinguished four-year terms (1994-2002) as Mayor of New Orleans, maintaining a 70% approval rating. He also brought the NBA's Hornets basketball team to New Orleans and was president of the U. S. Conference of Mayors. >>Read More
THE URBAN LEAGUE IS RECRUITING AT RISK AND ADJUDICATED YOUTH WHO WANT TO BECOME SELF SUFFICIENT
In an effort to assist young adults ready to change their lives, the Urban League is
offering the Urban Youth Empowerment Program (UYEP) for the third year. We are excited to report that we
have been awarded a grant from the National Urban League and the Department of Labor to continue our
program that will effect the lives of up to 60, 18-21 year old adjudicated and/or at risk youth. The program
gives young adults a chance to become economically self-sufficient by engaging in a curriculum that prepares
them to take the GED, improves math & reading skills, provides paid Internship opportunities with local
employers, and enhances the life skills necessary for students to become productive members of our
community. >>Read More
National Urban League President Issues Statement Opposing Current Immigration Compromise, Urging Real
Solution That Protects All Workers
National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial released the following
statement:
After careful study and research, the National Urban League has decided to oppose the Comprehensive
Immigration Reform Act of 2007 and urge that Congress produce a bill that will address the problems with our
immigration system while protecting all workers. >>Read More
Presidential Contenders Sens. Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton First to Confirm to Speak at National Urban League
Conference in St. Louis in July
Democratic presidential contenders Illinois Sen. Barack Obama and New York
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton are the first of a field of presidential candidates invited from both political parties to
confirm that they will speak at the National Urban League's 97th annual conference in St. Louis, Mo., from July
25 through July 28, NUL President Marc Morial announced today. >>Read More
April 26, 2007
2007 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Gala a Huge Success.
Almost 500 attendees gathered on Saturday, April 21 to support the Urban League of Central Carolinas
and to honor Rev. Claude R. Alexander.
Members of Charlotte’s corporate, nonprofit, and political
communities, as well as individual supporters gathered to celebrate the Urban League of Central
Carolina’s annual Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Gala and to honor Rev. Claude R. Alexander. >>Read More
April 16, 2007
The 2007 National Day of Service – The Young Professionals Auxiliary of the Urban League Central Carolinas will lend its voice, time and resources to the fight for economic parity, when it holds their fourth annual “National Day of Service” on Saturday, May 5, 2007. The National Day of Service targets youth between the ages of 6 and 18 and hopes to deliver focused education in the area of savings, credit, money management and more using curriculum provided by Citigroup. >>Read More
April 9, 2007
The Urban League of Central Carolinas is proud to be a supporter of the Charlotte
Mecklenburg African American Agenda!
The Urban League’s LTYE program is currently addressing the digital divide for area children. >>Read More
April 9, 2007
Statement of National Urban League President on Derogatory Comments Made By Radio Shock Jock Don Imus About Rutgers Women's Basketball Squad. >>Read More
March 26, 2007
Enterprise Rent-A-Car® continues its history of Urban League support and signs on as a Title Sponsor of their Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Gala
The Urban League of Central Carolinas announces that Enterprise Rent-A-Car® will be a Title Sponsor for their 2007 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Gala. >>Read More
March 9, 2007
Rev. Claude Alexander, Senior Pastor of University Park Baptist Church is the Urban League’s 2007 Whitney
M. Young, Jr. Awardee
The Urban League of Central Carolinas is excited to announce that their
2007 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awardee will be Dr. Claude R. Alexander, Jr. –Senior Pastor of University Park
Baptist Church. >>Read More
March 8, 2007
Bank of America signs on as the Title Sponsor of the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Gala
Urban League of Central Carolinas announces that Bank of America will
be the Title Sponsor for their 2007 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Gala. >>Read More
March 8, 2007
CHARLOTTE YOUTH HAVE FUN EXPLORING ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT THIS
SUMMER
Cheerleading and Photojournalism classes will allow youth to be involved in their communities
As part of their youth development program The Urban League of Central Carolinas will be
offering several classes this summer for children to express themselves and find news ways to
interest them in education and their communities. >>Read More
March 8, 2007
THE URBAN LEAGUE HELPS MORE CENTRAL CAROLINA RESIDENTS ATTAIN JOBS
The Professional Adult Empowerment Program is recruiting for April and June classes in
preparation to continue the trend
In an effort to assist adults dedicated to changing their lives, the Urban League is continuing to
offer the Professional Adult Empowerment Program (PEP). >>Read More
March 7, 2007
EMPLOYERS NEEDED TO PARTAKE IN THE URBAN LEAGUE/UNITED WAY
STEPPING-UP PROGRAM
Free specialized training is available to Latino employees of participating companies
Beginning in April communications skills, leadership sills, decision-making skills, teambuilding
skills, data gathering, and computer skills will be taught to participating employers’
Hispanic/Latino workforce with limited English proficiency. >>Read More
March 5, 2007
BI-LO/URBAN LEAGUE 2007 SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE IS QUICKLY APPROACHING
One week remaining until the deadline for the 2007 Urban League Scholarship.
Each year the Urban League awards thousands of scholarship dollars to deserving high
school students. This year they are joining with Bi-Lo Supermarkets to provide $2500 of
scholarship money to students bound for college in the fall. The deadline this year is
March 12th. >>Read More
March 4, 2007
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE PRESIDENT MARC MORIAL RESPONDS TO
RESIGNATION OF NAACP PRESIDENT BRUCE GORDON
New York, NY (March 4, 2007) – Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National
Urban League issued the following statement regarding the resignation by fellow civil
rights leader, President Bruce Gordon of the NAACP. >>Read More
February 14, 2007
Urban League Young Professionals Presents Tax Strategies Forum
The Young Professionals Auxiliary of the Urban
League Central Carolinas is hosting a forum on Tax and Accounting Strategies for
individuals and businesses. >>Read More
January 5, 2006
Urban League of Central Carolinas hires Trineka D. Greer as
new Director of Development.
Trineka D. Greer has joined the Urban League of Central Carolinas, Inc. to head the new fund development program at the organization. Most recently, Greer worked as the Operations
Manager at the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Charlotte, NC. In two years, she was able to
lead the Charlotte walk in raising over $2.6 million of which 50% was granted to beneficiaries in
the Carolinas. >>Read More
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