The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts!

Today, we honor the workers whose talent, determination, and dedication strengthen our communities and drive our economy forward.

As we celebrate, we are also reminded that the work toward economic equity continues. The latest U.S. employment report shows that 162,000 jobs were added, and overall unemployment remained at 4.1% while Black unemployment stands at 6.0%.

For more than a century, ULEM has fought to expand access to jobs, skills, fair wages, and economic opportunity. This Labor Day, we celebrate progress while recommitting ourselves to closing the remaining gaps.

Progress is real, but equity remains unfinished business.

Not Alms, But Opportunity.

09/01/2026

ACLU of Massachusetts Lawyers for Civil Rights League of Women Voters of Massachusetts MassVOTE Massachusetts Voter Table
🗳️ TODAY IS ELECTION DAY — MAKE YOUR PLAN TO VOTE!

Your voice matters. Before you head out, take a few minutes to:

✅ Check your polling location www.wheredoivotema.com
✅ Know what time you’re going to vote
✅ Give yourself enough time to get there
✅ Encourage your family, friends, and neighbors to vote too!

Don’t wait until the last minute. Make a plan. Show up. Cast your vote.

08/31/2026

What an incredible way to celebrate Black Business Month!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support our local small businesses and emerging entrepreneurs at the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts. The day was filled with joy, community, creativity, and innovative ideas brought to life. Seeing our community come together to shop local, support entrepreneurs, and celebrate Black-owned businesses made the event truly special.

A special congratulations to Adjoa Edzie, founder of Gruuvv, who took home the $2,500 Business Prize following the live pitch competition! Your vision, passion, and entrepreneurial spirit stood out, and we are excited to see what comes next for Gruuvv.

Thank you to all of our entrepreneurs who showcased their businesses, shared their ideas, and continue to turn their dreams into opportunities. And thank you to everyone who shopped, encouraged, connected, and invested in these businesses.

When we support local businesses, we build stronger communities.

Support Local. Shop Local. Build Community.

08/26/2026

🚁 THE SKY IS NOT THE LIMIT. IT’S JUST THE BEGINNING!

What an incredible summer for our young people! Through the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts’ Red Tails Drone Academy SummerWorks Program, participants gained hands-on experience with drone technology, explored emerging career pathways, developed workforce skills, and prepared for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot pathway.

A tremendous THANK YOU to Action for Boston Community Development SummerWorks for investing in our young people and helping make opportunities like this possible. Your partnership allows us to connect youth with innovative learning experiences, workforce development, and pathways into the careers of tomorrow.

This is what happens when we Elevate. Educate. Empower.

🚁 The next generation of Remote Pilots is taking flight!

08/25/2026

Join us on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Park’s Dell Technologies Club as we celebrate extraordinary women whose leadership, service, and commitment are transforming our communities.

This year’s theme, “Powered to Lead. United to Defend.”, recognizes the power of women advancing democracy through action and service.

🏆 Honoring:
Michele Courton Brown | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Denella J. Clark | Boston Arts Academy Foundation
Ruth Georges | We Rise Consulting, LLC & Mattapan Unity 5K

☕ Networking & Breakfast: 7:30 AM
🎤 Program: 8:00 AM

Come celebrate leadership. Come build community. Come experience Black Excellence.
Sponsored by The TJX Companies, Inc. and Enterprise Mobility

Reserve your seat or become a sponsor today:
https://www.givebutter.com/ulembreakfast2026

WomenWhoLead

08/04/2026

📣 New Date. Bigger Opportunity.
Mark your calendars! The First Stage Innovators' Market has been rescheduled to Saturday, August 22!
🛍️ Shop Black and local businesses
🎶 Enjoy food and music
🤝 Connect with entrepreneurs
🎤 Watch our Live Pitch Competition
💰 $2,500 Grand Prize awarded to the winning pitch!
Come celebrate Black Business Month and support the next generation of entrepreneurs in our community.
📅 Saturday, August 22
🕚 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
📍 Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts
88 Warren Street, Roxbury, MA
Register today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/BEGxPd3XiH

07/27/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Our Grow with Google Graduates! 🎉
The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our recent Grow with Google graduates!
👏 Congratulations to:

Antoinette Butts - AI Professional Certificate
Elaine Chaison - AI Fundamentals
Talibah Alfred - AI Fundamentals and AI for Brainstorming and Planning
Anthony A. Jackson - Google Cybersecurity Certificate

These graduates have demonstrated dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to developing new skills that will help them thrive in today's workforce. Their achievements are a testament to the power of lifelong learning and investing in personal and professional growth.
Are you ready to enhance your skills, earn an industry-recognized credential, and advance your career?
The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts offers Grow with Google Scholarships for programs including:
✅ Cybersecurity
✅ Data Analytics
✅ Advanced Data Analytics
✅ Project Management
✅ Digital Marketing & E-commerce
✅ IT Support
✅ AI Essentials and more
📩 Contact the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts today to learn about available scholarship opportunities and take the next step toward your career goals. If you or someone you know would benefit from this training click here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/M6X4rrNuyG
Join us in congratulating these outstanding graduates! 🎓🎉

07/27/2026

Got a business idea but not sure where to start? We’ve got you! 🙌 The Urban League of Eastern Mass is kicking off a 7-session hybrid program to help you turn your idea into reality. Whether you’re building from the ground up or looking to expand your network, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
🌟 Space is limited, so don’t wait! Apply today and let’s make it happen together.

📅 First class date: Monday, September 28th
🔗 Hit the link to apply: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/c9SbjZKB9b

06/19/2026

Honoring Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom, Resilience, and Progress

Today, the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts joins communities across the nation in commemorating Juneteenth, a day that marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and celebrates the enduring pursuit of freedom, justice, and equality.

On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas finally learned they were free. Juneteenth stands as a powerful reminder that freedom delayed is not freedom denied, and that the struggle for equity requires persistence, courage, and collective action.
As we reflect on this historic milestone, we honor the resilience of those who endured the horrors of slavery, the leadership of those who fought for liberation, and the generations who have continued the work of advancing civil rights and economic opportunity.

At the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, our mission remains rooted in the belief that every individual deserves access to education, employment, entrepreneurship, housing, health equity, and the opportunity to thrive. Juneteenth is both a celebration of how far we have come and a call to continue building a society where freedom and opportunity are realities for all.
Today, we celebrate Black excellence, culture, innovation, and community. We recommit ourselves to creating pathways that empower individuals and strengthen families throughout Eastern Massachusetts.

May we honor the legacy of Juneteenth not only through remembrance, but through action.

Happy Juneteenth.
Freedom. Opportunity. Empowerment.
Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts

05/27/2026

Come support black businesses, food, and music.

EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER.