Press Releases
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THE URBAN LEAGUE WELCOMES PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR ROBERT SAMUELS TO THE ULGC EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DAY LUNCHEON | 12.06.23
The Urban League of Greater Cleveland is excited to present Pulitzer Prize winner, Robert Samuels, author of His Name Is…
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PROGRAM FACILITATOR POSITION OPEN | 10.15.23
The EYD team is responsible for developing and implementing high-quality, innovative, and engaging youth-centered College and Career Readiness programs for Cleveland area youth and their families. As a Program Facilitator…
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THE URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER CLEVELAND CONDEMNS VIOLENT ATTACKS ON ISRAEL AND STANDS IN SOLIDARITY AGAINST HATRED AND WAR | 10.11.23
Cleveland, OH – As the nation’s leading civil rights organizations join together in solidarity over the deadly terrorist attack against Israel over the weekend, the…
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BLACK WOMEN RETAIL PROGRAM | 09.25.23
The Urban League of Greater Cleveland's Entrepreneurship Center enrolled 14 Black, women-owned businesses to receive general and industry-specific coaching, mentoring, and training through the Black Women in Retail Accelerator Program…
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MARCH ON WASHINGTON REENACTMENT BROUGHT THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THIS HISTORICAL EVENT | 08.27.23
Cleveland, OH – As national leaders and organizations converged in Washington DC last weekend to commemorate the historical March on Washington for…
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THE STATE OF BLACK AMERICA AND BLACK CLEVELAND IS TROUBLED | 07.28.23
Two recently released reports benchmark and illustrate the effects of systemic inequities, racial hatred, and discriminatory policies and practices experienced by people of color in…
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CELEBRATING BLACK RESTAURANT ACCELERATOR GRADUATES | 07.11.23
CLEVELAND, OH— The Urban League of Greater Cleveland (ULGC) and UBIZ Venture Capital hosted a graduation on July 10 for ten business owners who have...
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COMMUNITY-FOCUSED ANNUAL MEETING | 05.24.23
The Urban League of Greater Cleveland is excited to host its Community-focused Annual Meeting Thursday, May 25, 20232023, (6:00 pm) at the Karamu Performing Arts Center with the theme, “From Success to Significance” and a…
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WITH A HEAVY HEART WE SAY GOODBYE | 05.20.23
It is with a heavy heart, the Urban League of Greater Cleveland announces the passing of our former president and chief executive officer, Myron F. Robinson on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
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EMPOWERING NEW BOARD CHAIR: KEVIN CLAYTON | 03.29.23
Cleveland, OH – Kevin Clayton, Senior Vice President, Head of Social Impact and Equity for the Rock Entertainment Group, which includes the Cleveland Cavaliers and Rocket Mortgage…
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WILLIAM HARTLEY PARKER AS EXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE | 02.01.23
UBIZ Venture Capital has named William Hartley Parker, CTP as the Executive in Residence for UBIZ and the newly launched Business Growth Institute (BGI).
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2022 CRAIN'S POWER 150 | 01.11.23
Congratulations to Urban League of Greater Cleveland President & CEO Marsha A. Mockabee, ULGC Board of Trustees, India Birdsong-Terry, and Eddie Taylor, and UBIZ Venture Capital Board Member Brian Hall who…
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EQUITY INSTITUTE LAUNCH NEWS RELEASE | 12.08.22
The Urban League of Greater Cleveland (ULGC) with the support of JPMorgan Chase and other key sponsors, launched its Equity Institute Thursday, December 8 with a symposium at the Hilton North Downtown Cle…
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THE BUSINESS GROWTH INSTITUTE WITH A $500,000 INVESTMENT FROM JPMORGAN CHASE | 11.01.22
UBIZ Venture Capital in partnership with the Urban League of Greater Cleveland is excited to host the Business Legacy Award Reception and launch of the Business Growth Institute (BGI)…
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UBIZ PITCH COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED | 09.22.22
Congratulations to the UBIZ Venture Capital Young Innovators and Creators program winners! The four participated in UBIZ Venture Capital’s pitch competiti…
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LISL FOC NEWS RELEASE | 07.25.22
LISC Cleveland Commits $1.2 Million to Launch Financial Opportunity Centers (FOC) Network to Support Economic Recovery for Under- and Unemployed Residents
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FILLING IN THE GAPS | 06.08.22
Filling in the Gaps: How Communities Can Be a Part of the Equation to Help Students Achieve Equitable Outcomes