MPAC, NYC Faith And Community Leaders Host Economic Justice Day
On Saturday, December 9th, 2017, faith and community leaders from across New York City will hold Economic Justice Day, an all-day conference sponsored by Airbnb. Continue reading
“Get In The Way: The Journey Of John Lewis” Film At The Schomburg In Harlem
“Sometimes you have to disturb people’s sense of tranquility and create a little noise,” according to Congressman John Lewis. Continue reading
Join The Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fair In Harlem
The anniversary event will feature a cake cutting ceremony including President and CEO Arva Rice, Harlem's Riverbank State Park staff, NYULYP Leadership Team and VIPs. Continue reading
BET Networks Presents Award Winning “Truth Series” Harlem’s Arva Rice And More
BET Networks continues its award-winning "Truth Series" programming with the premiere of the compelling documentary, Charged: The DA vs. Black America, which will air Tuesday, November 7, at 9:00 pm EST. Continue reading
Influencers Turn Out for “Women For Hillary” Harlem Fundraiser (Photographs)
Last night, over 200 influencers gathered in Harlem to support 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Hosted at Harlem's Lenox Saphire restaurant, the "Women for Hillary" event served a dual purpose of raising funds and encouraging voter education. Continue reading
NYUL Honored Women Leaders In STEM And Social Justice
New York Urban League (NYUL) hosted the 2nd annual Black and White Champagne brunch at La Marina NYC Saturday, September 17th, 2016. Continue reading
Harlem’s NY Urban League To Honor Women Leaders In STEM And Social Justice
New York, New York, September 9th, New York Urban League to host 2nd annual Black and White Champagne brunch at La Marina NYC Saturday, September 17th, 2016. Continue reading
NY Urban League President Arva Rice Comments On New Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa
The New York Urban League congratulates Betty Rosa on her new appointment as the new chancellor of the New York State Board of Regents.NYUL wants to recognize the exemplary work of the entire board in identifying a successor for outgoing chancellor, Merrly Tisch.Continue reading
New York Urban League Launches 1st Ever Bethune Fellowship
The New York Urban League has launched a new initiative called the Bethune Fellowship. Named after Mary McLeod Bethune who was a leading civil rights and education activist and served under the presidential administrations of Herbert Hoover, Calvin Coolidge, and Franklin Roosevelt. Continue reading
NYUL Statement in Support Of Common Core Standards
Governor Cuomo’s Common Core Task Force has released its final report detailing to the Governor some of the problems that have been present in the implementation of the Common Core standards. Continue reading
NY Urban Leagues Arva Rice Testifies At Common Core
President and CEO and Harlem fave Arva Rice of New York Urban League was present to testify at Governor Cuomo’s first ever Common Core Task Force. Continue reading
New York Urban League Bids Farewll To Chancellor Tisch
Earlier this week it was announced that the Chancellor of the Board of Regents Merryl Tisch will not be seeking another term in March. Although the New York Urban League is saddened by this news, not enough can be said about the great work Chancellor Tisch has done in support for higher standards.Continue reading
NY Urban League Talks 2015 Class Of Board Members
The New York Urban League is excited to announce its fall class of 2015 board members.The four new members are as follows: Continue reading
Harlem CARES Mentoring Movement Benefit
Come celebrate with us as Harlem CARES recognize our leading, all-volunteer army and our efforts to provide a mentor to every child in need, in our village of Harlem.Continue reading
