National Urban League
National Urban League
The National Urban League (NUL) is a historic civil rights organization based in the United States that advocates on behalf of African Americans and against racial discrimination in the United States. It was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in New York City. The organization seeks to enable African Americans to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights.
History[edit]
The National Urban League was established in 1910 by Ruth Standish Baldwin and George Edmund Haynes. The organization was initially formed to help African Americans who had migrated to northern cities from the rural South during the Great Migration to find jobs and adjust to urban life. Over the years, the League has expanded its mission to include a wide range of social and economic issues affecting African Americans.
Mission and Goals[edit]
The mission of the National Urban League is to help African Americans achieve economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights. The organization focuses on four main areas:
Programs and Initiatives[edit]
The National Urban League operates a variety of programs and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for African Americans. Some of these include:
- The Urban Youth Empowerment Program
- The Entrepreneurship Center Program
- The Comprehensive Housing Counseling Program
- The Health and Quality of Life Initiative
Leadership[edit]
The National Urban League has been led by several notable figures throughout its history. Some of the prominent leaders include:
- George Edmund Haynes (1910-1918)
- Eugene Kinckle Jones (1918-1941)
- Lester Granger (1941-1961)
- Whitney M. Young Jr. (1961-1971)
- Vernon Jordan (1971-1981)
- John E. Jacob (1982-1994)
- Hugh B. Price (1994-2003)
- Marc Morial (2003-present)
Affiliates[edit]
The National Urban League has over 90 local affiliates in 36 states and the District of Columbia. These affiliates provide direct services to individuals and communities, including job training, education programs, and housing assistance.
Related Pages[edit]
- Civil rights movement
- NAACP
- Great Migration
- Urban League of Philadelphia
- Urban League of Greater Atlanta
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
External Links[edit]
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