Urban League of the Upstate

09/13/2026

Calling all entrepreneurs 📣

We’ve partnered with Urban One to create a competition that could give your company up to $100,000 in promotional opportunities!

The Urban One Community Business Pitch Competition gives innovative entrepreneurs, creators, founders, and business owners an opportunity to scale their business and make a greater impact in their community.

Find out more and apply today: https://bit.ly/4iYRccO

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

Save The Date!

🤔 What questions do you have about voting?
💭 What topics or issues are you concerned about?
✅ What next steps do you need guidance on?

Join the virtual convo in just two weeks! Whether you’re a student, recent grad, working to make ends meet or anywhere in between, No Vote, No Say: Why the Voices of the Next Generation Matter is for and by Gen Z.

Register here and bring a friend: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9TelzfWfSkmtvJY7Si9KNA #/registration

09/10/2026

Join the Urban League of the Upstate for the Hunter-McClaren Wellness & Empowerment Brunch on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM at The City Club in Greenville.

We are excited to welcome Lamman Rucker as our keynote speaker, and in celebration of the movie, Why Did I Get Married Again? We are offering a special Early Bird Sale for a limited time!
✨ Individual Tickets: $75
✨ Table Sponsorships: $1,250

🎟️ Reserve your seat or table today:
https://bit.ly/2026HMWEB

09/10/2026

🤖✨ The Inaugural Elite AI Summit — What an Incredible Day!

The Urban League of the Upstate was proud to serve as the Presenting Sponsor of the inaugural Elite AI Summit, bringing together leaders, entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, educators, and community members for a powerful day focused on preparing Spartanburg for the AI economy.

Today was about more than simply talking about artificial intelligence—it was about making AI practical, accessible, responsible, and useful for the people and organizations doing meaningful work throughout our community.

Attendees explored practical ways to use AI to save time, automate repetitive tasks, strengthen marketing and communications, improve customer engagement, protect intellectual property, and build AI skills for the future. Most importantly, the conversations centered on how we can embrace innovation while keeping people and community impact at the heart of the work.

A very special congratulations and thank you to Justin Myrick and Lisa Lopez, Co-Founders of the Elite AI Summit and Justin Myrick Media, for their vision, leadership, and hard work in bringing this inaugural event to life. What an incredible way to create a space for learning, collaboration, and forward thinking right here in the Upstate!

The Urban League of the Upstate is grateful to have been part of this milestone and proud to support opportunities that help ensure our communities aren’t simply watching the future happen—they are equipped to participate in it, lead it, and help shape it.

Spartanburg’s future is powered by innovation—and built together. 💻✨

09/08/2026

We, the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Xi Theta Lambda Chapter (Spartanburg, South Carolina), cordially invites high school juniors, seniors, and their parents to our 6th Annual College Fair. We have begun planning our event, and want to include the most important people --- our students!  

The College Fair will be held, Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It will be held at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church (502 S. Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg, SC 29306). For more information, please contact Dr. Cedric G. Miller at (864) 316-5542 or via email at [email protected]. 

Dr. Cedric G. Miller
Director of Educational Activities
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Xi Theta Lambda Chapter

09/08/2026

Future-proof your career with 100% FREE professional training and certificates!

Through the Verizon Skill Forward Program, in partnership with BOLD Leadership Network and the Urban League of the Upstate, U.S. residents age 17 and older can access self-paced, expert-led online courses from world-class institutions like MIT, Stanford, Cornell, IBM, and AWS at zero cost.

Whether you want to build in-demand skills in AI, Cybersecurity, Coding, and Data Analytics, or strengthen your Leadership, Storytelling, and Executive Strategy, this opportunity is designed to help you unlock your next career milestone.

Ready to get started? Reach out directly via email at [email protected] or drop a comment below!

09/08/2026

Planning to vote in the November 3 General Election? The deadline to register online is Sunday, October 4.

Don't wait until the deadline to check your registration or make updates if you've moved or changed your name.

Get started at scVOTES.gov.

09/06/2026

County election offices are recruiting poll managers for the November 3 General Election. Poll managers are trained to assist voters and help keep polling places running smoothly throughout Election Day. Learn more and apply at scVOTES.gov.