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Rooted & Rising: A Black Business Forum was a success!Last week, small business owners, entrepreneurs, and community lea...
09/07/2026

Rooted & Rising: A Black Business Forum was a success!

Last week, small business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders came together in Montgomery for Rooted & Rising: A Black Business Forum, and the energy in the room said it all.

From powerful panel conversations to genuine connections made over the reception, this event reflected exactly what the Urban League of Alabama is building toward: a stronger, more connected small business community across the River Region and the Black Belt.

A huge thank you to our partners, reception sponsor, speakers, and facilitators, whose generosity made the evening possible:

Partners & Reception Sponsors:

Alabama State Black Chamber of Commerce
City of Montgomery's SBOSS (Small Business One-Stop Shop)
Small Business Development Center at Alabama State University
Willie Durham State Farm Agency - Reception Sponsor

Speakers:

Dr. Robin Gethers
Chandi Butler
DaMond Davis
Dr. Jimmy Morris Jr.
Stephen Langford
Tanesha Derico
Justin Hampton
Jerry Mitchell

Facilitators:

Dr. Avis Williams - Sr. Vice President,
David Person

Whether you're already running a business or you're still in the dreaming and planning stage, this forum was for you. And this is just the beginning.

Rooted & Rising is part of a quarterly small business engagement series, and we're already looking ahead to our next gathering so you can stay connected.

Current business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs across Montgomery and Selma, stay tuned. More opportunities to learn, connect, and grow are coming soon.

As we close out the month, we're reminded that meaningful change doesn't happen overnight—it happens through consistent ...
08/31/2026

As we close out the month, we're reminded that meaningful change doesn't happen overnight—it happens through consistent action, strong partnerships, and a shared commitment to our communities.

Throughout August, the Urban League of Alabama has continued working alongside residents, community leaders, and local partners to expand opportunities, prevent violence, and strengthen neighborhoods across our state.

While there's still work to do, every conversation, every partnership, and every life impacted brings us one step closer to a safer, more equitable Alabama.

Thank you to everyone who continues to stand with us and believe in the power of community.

Together, we'll keep moving forward.

08/28/2026

The National Urban League live stream for the March on Washington...

08/28/2026

Healing begins with connection.

Some of the men who walk through our doors arrive as strangers. They come from different neighborhoods, different experiences, and different walks of life. But through the Urban League of Alabama's Community Violence Intervention Program, they discover something powerful: they don't have to face life's challenges alone.

What starts as a program becomes a brotherhood built on trust, accountability, and shared purpose.

When individuals are given the opportunity to be heard, supported, and empowered, lives begin to change. Relationships are restored. Communities grow stronger.

Cycles of violence are interrupted.

This is what Community Violence Intervention looks like—not just reducing violence, but building a network of people committed to lifting one another up.

Together, we're proving that transformation happens when communities invest in people.

08/26/2026

Part VI Community Violence Intervention - Women's Equality Day

On the this national day we want to shout out the ladies who manage cases, reduce crime, making an impact in the Birmingham streets are working in the Smithfield Housing Community providing whatever necessities needed to keep our streets safer.

08/26/2026

Part V Community Violence Intervention - Safe communities are built through more than enforcement—they're built through opportunity, trust, and collaboration.

Public safety isn't the responsibility of one institution alone. It takes community leaders, parents, educators, faith organizations, neighborhood advocates, and residents working together to address the conditions that can lead to violence before it begins.

At the Urban League of Alabama, our Community Violence Intervention Program focuses on prevention by investing in people. Through outreach, mentorship, conflict mediation, workforce development, and community partnerships, we're
helping individuals find pathways away from violence and toward opportunity.

As this video explains, reducing violence requires looking beyond short-term solutions and addressing the root causes that impact our neighborhoods every day.

When communities are empowered, public safety becomes a shared responsibility—and lasting change becomes possible.

Watch the video to learn why prevention, partnership, and community engagement are essential to building a safer Alabama.

We're proud to support the Safe Summer Series,😎🌞 an evening dedicated to bringing Birmingham together!Join Councilor Pro...
08/24/2026

We're proud to support the Safe Summer Series,😎🌞 an evening dedicated to bringing Birmingham together!

Join Councilor Pro Tem LaTonya tate and Councilor Darrell O'Quinn at Legion Field on September 13 for live perfomances from Donell Jones, Michel'le, and Sing Sharon

Bring your lawn chairs, gather your crew and come enjoy an evening oif music and community.

08/24/2026

Part IV Community Violence Intervention - Real change begins when we're willing to go where the need is greatest.

At the Urban League of Alabama, we don't wait for people to come to us—we meet them where they are. Whether on neighborhood streets, in community gathering spaces, or during moments of crisis, our Community Violence Intervention team is committed to building relationships rooted in trust, respect, and compassion.

Every conversation is an opportunity to listen. Every interaction is an opportunity to restore hope. Every connection is an opportunity to help someone take the next step toward a safer, healthier future.

The people we serve are more than statistics. They are our neighbors, our families, and an essential part of our community. By leading with compassion and showing up consistently, we're helping create pathways to healing, stability, and opportunity.

Because lasting change starts with seeing people, valuing their humanity, and walking alongside them.

08/23/2026

Part III Community Violence Intervention - What we often see online or in entertainment doesn't tell the whole story.

The reality of street life isn't about status or respect—it's about families living with loss, young people facing limited opportunities, and communities carrying the weight of violence every day.

At the Urban League of Alabama, we believe our youth deserve a future defined by possibility, not survival. That's why our Community Violence Intervention Program works to break harmful cycles by providing mentorship, conflict resolution, workforce opportunities, and the support needed to make lasting change.

We can't change the narrative by glorifying violence—we change it by investing in people.

Watch this conversation as we look beyond the image and confront the truth behind the lifestyle. Together, we can build a future where success is measured by opportunity, leadership, and hope—not by the streets.

08/21/2026

Part II Community Violence Intervention - Trust isn't built in a day—it's built through consistency, presence, and genuine relationships.

That's why our Community Violence Intervention team meets people where they are. Whether it's through neighborhood outreach, community events, one-on-one conversations, or connecting residents with critical resources, every interaction is an opportunity to strengthen trust and create positive change.

Communities are strongest when people know they're seen, heard, and supported.

By engaging residents and building meaningful relationships, we're helping create neighborhoods where conflicts can be resolved, opportunities can grow, and hope can replace violence.

Real change starts with showing up—and staying committed.

Together, we're building stronger, safer communities across Alabama.

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