To help African-Americans and others in underserved communities achieve their highest true social parity, economic self-reliance, power, and civil rights. The League promotes economic empowerment through education and job training, housing and community development, workforce development, entrepreneurship, health, and quality of life.
Our Innovative initiatives achieve meaningful, lasting impact in classrooms and board rooms.

Founded in 1910 and headquartered in New York City, the Urban League collaborates at the national and local levels with community leaders, policymakers, and corporate partners to elevate the standards of living for African Americans and other historically underserved groups.

With 92 affiliates serving 300 communities in 36 states and the District of Columbia, the Urban League spearheads the development of social programs and authoritative public policy, research, and advocate for policies and services that close the equality gap.

At the community level, the National Urban League and its affiliates provide direct services that improve the lives of more than two million people annually.

The National Urban League is a historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment, equality, and social justice.
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AFFILIATES
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COMMUNITIES
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STATES & DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA