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Women's History Month Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges: Vice President Kamala Harris's Historic Journey and the Call for Community Support - Memphis Urban League Vice President Kamala Harris has shattered glass ceilings, becoming the first woman, the first Black American, and the first South Asian American to hold the vice presidency.

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Gale Jones Carson’s past playing role in new position | WREG.com With more than three decades of experience spanning various roles in community affairs, public relations, and journalism, Gale Jones Carson takes on a new challenge as the interim president of the …

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Memphis Urban League selects Gale Jones Carson as new interim CEO Carson most recently served as the Vice President of Community and External Affairs for Memphis Light Gas and Water (MLGW).

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Urban League and Realtist Institute of Leadership launch a transformative partnership in Memphis | WREG.com Rasheedah Jones and Wayne Gillard share insights on how The Realtist Institute of Leadership and The Urban League are joining forces to help shape the next generation of leaders in Memphis.

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A Season of Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Message from the Memphis Urban League - Memphis Urban League This year, we are particularly thankful for the tremendous success of our first Save Our Sons 5k.

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Embracing a New Era: Memphis Urban League Congratulates Mayor-Elect Paul Young - Memphis Urban League The Memphis Urban League, as a civil rights organization, has a significant role to play in supporting Mayor Young's initiatives.

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Celebrating Father's Day in the Black Community: Honor, Admiration, and Gratitude - Memphis Urban League As we approach Father's Day, it's essential to pause and recognize the immense role Black Fathers play in their families and communities.

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Comcast RISE: Empowering Small Businesses for Growth and Sustainability - Memphis Urban League Comcast RISE is supporting the growth of all small businesses and entrepreneurs committed to uplifting their local communities. The program is built to help businesses and their communities thrive with a focus on economic growth.

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Join BRIDGES USA as the Director of Development - Empowering Youth, Transforming Communities BRIDGES USA, a renowned Memphis-based youth development organization, is currently seeking a passionate and driven individual to join their team as the Director of Development.

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Single Black Fathers: The Challenges and Rewards of Being a Black Father in the USA By JR Robinson | Memphis Urban League. Black fathers, exploring the hurdles they face and the profound rewards they find in nurturing their children and shaping their futures.

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Rest Well Tyre - You Will Be Remembered - Memphis Urban League Urban League leaders today extended solidarity and heartfelt sympathy to the family of Tyre Nichols as they pursue justice for his brutal killing at the hands of Memphis police.

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Memphis deactivates SCORPION unit after Tyre Nichols' death Some of the officers charged in Nichols' death were members of SCORPION, or Street Crimes Operation to Restore Peace in Our Neighborhoods.

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“SICKENED” BY FOOTAGE OF TYRE NICHOLS BRUTAL BEATING, NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE PRESIDENT MARC MORIAL SAYS A DRASTIC CULTURE SHIFT MUST ACCOMPANY POLICE REFORMS - Memphis Urban League Urban League leaders today extended solidarity andheartfelt sympathy to the family of Tyre Nichols as they pursue justice for his brutal killing at thehands of Memphis police.

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COMMITTED TO “UPROOTING THE CULTURE OF POLICE VIOLENCE FROM THE INSIDE OUT” URBAN LEAGUE LEADERS STAND IN SOLIDARY WITH TYRE NICHOLS’ FAMILY - Memphis Urban League Urban League leaders today extended solidarity andheartfelt sympathy to the family of Tyre Nichols as they pursue justice for his brutal killing at thehands of Memphis police.

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Supporting Justice for Tyre Nichols - Memphis Urban League Today is an incredibly challenging time for our city and for all the citizens we serve. On behalf of the Memphis Urban League, we want to begin by expressing our deepest sympathies and condolences for the Nichols family.

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Violence In Memphis - Memphis Urban League Our city is now on high alert due to these recent incidents we have witnessed over this past week. The Memphis Urban League wants to encourage you and affirm that we are supporting Memphis

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Memphis Urban League Impact Video Throughout its 75-year history, Memphis Urban League has impact so many lives in the Memphis area. See how much of an impact we had made in 2018.

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The Memphis Urban League is an interracial, non-profit, community-based organization that provides direct services and policy advocacy to help communities reach their full potential.

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The Vision
The Memphis Urban League envisions a city where all people are empowered towards self-sufficiency and share in the city’s prosperity and well-being.

The Mission
To assist African Americans, the under-served and economically disadvantaged to expand economic opportunities and secure equality, power and civil rights.