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Leadership Changes Announced at Chicago Urban League

The Chairman of the Board of the Chicago Urban League Eric Smith recently announced changes within the organization’s top leadership.…

06.26.18

OP-ED: Chicago Business Women Chime In On the Obama Presidential Center

Recent news reports feature commentary from South Side residents expressing concern about whether the Obama Presidential Center will positively impact…

02.15.18

On the Scene: Chicago Urban League’s 56th Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner

Photos by Worsom Robinson and Matt Gibson/The Chicago Defender

11.07.17

$30 Million In Funding to Help Train Workforce for Future Energy Jobs

A combination of six business associations and social institutions have been named as recipients of funding for the development and…

08.01.17

Chicago Urban League Research Examines Impact of Segregation on Education of Blacks

On Tuesday, the Chicago Urban League released the second part in a series of research that examines the historic and…

03.06.17

Chicago Urban League’s Shari Runner Calls Out CBS 60 Minutes Segment

Chicago Urban League President and CEO Shari Runner Calls CBS 60 Minutes Segment on Chicago Crime “An Overwhelmingly Biased Piece…

01.04.17

What’s In Your Wallet? Supporting Black-Owned Business

The power of consumers is evident on the number of retail chains that continue to build up in growing neighborhoods…

12.20.16

American Express’ Small Business Saturday Boot Camp Comes to Chicago Today

American Express’ Small Business Saturday Boot Camp comes to Chicago today, Oct. 18. The event plans to arm Chicago small…

10.18.16

Chicago Urban League Releases 10-year Plan for Racial Equity

The Chicago Urban League released its 10-year plan to attack structural racism and achieve racial equality for African-Americans on Wednesday.…

08.11.16