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Bad Math: Subtracting Equity from Education Equals Diminished Returns
By Rep. Bobby Scott United States Congress 3rd Congressional District, Virginia African-American students are graduating high school and enrolling in college at higher rates than ever before, but despite much progress, the right to equal educational opportunity...
What a Bad Tax Deal Means for Communities of Color
All Americans would suffer under the tax scheme being debated in Congress, but the strain on communities of color would be enormous. Still suffering the fallout of the 2008 global financial and housing crisis, the long-term decline of manufacturing jobs, and the sharp...
Missed the 2017 Whitney M. Young Gala?
The Forsyth County United Way's Place Matters received the 2017 Whitney M. Young Award. See the award video below and learn why the Place Matters program is so special.
Young Professionals’ 2017 Holiday Soirée, Friday December 15!
What: Winston Salem Urban Leauge Young Professionals Holiday Soirée Where:Suite|Urban, 510 N. Trade Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 When: Friday, December 15th, 9:30 pm ET [edgtf_button size="" type="" text="Buy Tickets Now" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome"...
Foundation Awards $50,000 Infrastructure Grant to W-S Urban League
Urban League installs state of the art HVAC system On December 7, 2017, Winston-Salem Urban League (WSUL) installed phase one of a state of the art HVAC system. The system was made possible by The Cannon Foundation. On September 5, 2017, The Cannon Foundation Board of...
RELEASE: National & W-S Urban League Presidents on Passage of Tax Reform Bill
WASHINGTON, DC (December 2, 2017) Last night, National Urban League President and CEO, Marc H. Morial and Winston-Salem Urban League President and CEO, James Perry, released the following statements expressing opposition to the Senate's passage of the so-called "tax...
An AIDS free Forsyth County?
An AIDS free Forsyth County? Through a partnership with Forsyth County, the Winston-Salem Urban League is combating the spread of HIV and AIDS everyday. Every Tuesday, the POSSE (Prevent Ongoing Spread of STIs Everywhere) program provides free sexually transmitted...
Injustice? Who cares?
We care, and we know that you do too. But it's not enough to simply talk about it with friends or post about it on social media. Real change requires action and investment. ACT NOW You've probably seen our State of Black Winston-Salem Report. It presents the...
Market|URBAN is cancelled
We're rescheduling Market|Urban! So join us in supporting the Winston-Salem NAACP's Small Black Business Day tomorrow, November 25th at the NAACP Enrichment Center. For more information, visit this link: Small Black Business Day at the Winston-Salem NAACP.
2017 Whitney M. Young Gala Pictures
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New Black Wall Street Panel – ICYMI
The Young Professionals New Black Wall Street Mixer was an amazing event...if you missed it, check out the video below!...
Honoring Veterans & Exploring Mental Health Awareness
ICYMI: Honoring Veterans & Addressing Mental Health Last Friday, the Urban League hosted United States Veterans from across the Triad. We paid tribute to nearly 100 veterans for their service, served them a free lunch and discussed mental health issues and...
November YP Mixer: New Black Wall Street
Join the Winston-Salem Urban League Young Professionals to discuss circulating dollars within the local African American community. The event will observe the achievements of local African American business owners and highlight the success of their business models...
October Young Professional Mixer, featuring Maya Gilliam
Gilliam owns four Winston-Salem businesses: Ma'ati Spa, Digital Eye, The Lounge, Sports Bar Grill and Neteru RealEstateHoldings. Gilliam is quickly becoming a mogul. Join Gilliam as she discusses being black, female and an entrepreneur. When: Thu, October 19, 2017,...
Gala to Honor United Way Place Matters Program; Award Vivian Burke Community Leader Award to Randy Mitchell.
Guest Speaker Michael McMillan, CEO of the Urban League of Greater St. Louis Oct 9, 2017 Winston-Salem, NC On Saturday, October 21 at 7 pm, the Winston-Salem Urban League will host the Whitney M. Young Gala. The event, sponsored by Food Lion, Reynolds American/British...
The Pepsico Presents the Fall 2017 Career Expo (Job Seeker)
Seeking a fresh start, a better job, or a new career direction? Meet representatives from business, local government, and nonprofit organizations for employment opportunities in communications, manufacturing, healthcare, finance, janitorial/housekeeping and more. This...
Urban League Expands Senior Jobs Program to 13 Counties with $900,000 SCSEP Grant
The Winston-Salem Urban League expands its Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) from six (6) to thirteen (13) counties offering nearly $900,000 for career and job support services to older North Carolinians. The program expands to seniors in Alleghany,...
Career Expo – Fall 2017 (Employer Registration)
Winston-Salem Urban League Fall Career Expo 2017 Wednesday, October 18 Employer Sponsorship and Registration Platinum Level Sponsorship - $5000 Gold Level Sponsorship - $2,500 Silver Level Sponsorship - $1000 General Registration - $150 Title sponsor listing Premier...
United for Charlottesville.
Joint Statement on Charlottesville from the Winston-Salem Branch of the NAACP and Winston-Salem Urban League. We condemn the Alt-Right's violent expressions of racism, anti-Semitism and Islamaphobia. The Alt-Right's rhetoric and actions have been of consistent...
A Vigil for Charlottesville
Working with the Young Democrats of Forsyth County and the Young Professional Republicansof Forsyth County, the Winston-Salem Urban League Young Professionals led a visual in support civil rights advocates in Charlottesville, Virginia. YP President, April Johnson and...