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Seattle Urban League Receives Transformational $7M Gift for Program Expansion from Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott
SEATTLE (October 31, 2022) — Today the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle (ULMS) announced a transformational gift that will allow the organization to dramatically expand and enhance the reach of its empowerment programs. Philanthropist and author, Mackenzie Scott, has donated an incredible $7.4M dollars, the
SRM and Seattle Urban League Partner to Secure 354 New Apartment Units for Affordable Housing with $97M Deal
Internship Opportunity Offers Digital Marketing Experience for Burien Youth
ULMS Selected as Health Through Housing Operator, Federal Way
Urban League Announced as New Operator for Health Through Housing Building in Federal Way
ULMS Announces Uplift Northwest Executive Director, Gina Hall, as New Board Chairwoman
SEATTLE (August 3, 2021) – On July 29, 2021, the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle (ULMS) announced the selection and appointment of Gina Hall,
Amazon Donates $1M to ULMS and 12 Other Local Seattle Orgs to Empower Black Communities
SEATTLE (June 29, 2021) – On June 10, 2021, Amazon announced a $100k contribution to the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle (ULMS) in support
“KICKS FOR EQUALITY” Campaign Raises Funds for ULMS with Online Shoe Auction
SEATTLE — The Seattle Storm announced today the 2021 Force4Change campaign “Kicks for Equality,” which features an online auction that will run from June
We Can’t Talk About Black Lives Without Talking About Black Health
Originally posted in the Seattle Medium By Michelle Merriweather, President/CEO, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle After a year of anxiety, loss, fear, and isolation, it
Urban League Leaders and Others Demand Immediate Termination and Arrest of LA State Troopers
URBAN LEAGUE LEADERS, LOUISIANA SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTIVISTS DEMAND IMMEDIATE TERMINATION AND ARREST OF STATE TROOPERS WHO KILLED RONALD GREENEAttorney General Garland Urged to Investigate
Actions Taken to Remove Illegal Encampment at Urban League Village
May 8, 2021 (SEATTLE) – Over the last 10 months, a property owned by the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle in the Rainier Valley,
All In Washington Announces First Round of Vaccine Equity Initiative Grants with $2.8M for Community-based Organizations
Original article published by All in WA COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted Black, Indigenous, and Communities of Color, including immigrants and refugees, on multiple levels.
To Our Cherished Community of Friends, Clients, Partners and Family
By now, many of you are aware of a state of disagreement that has taken root over the last nine months on the grounds
Return to In-Person Learning: Top 10 Things SPS Families Need to Know
The Seattle Public Schools is following the guidance of Public Health, Seattle & King County, the Governors office and WA State Public Health in
BIPOC students gain web design skills while building sites for Black-owned businesses
Original article written and published by GeekWire Mama Sambusa Kitchen was recently saved from potential financial ruin by a high school student. Through a new
Seattle OED and ULMS Expand Youth Web Design Program supporting Black Owned Small Businesses and BIPOC Students
SEATTLE (February 24, 2021) – Today, Mayor Jenny Durkan, Council President Gonzalez, and Councilmember Morales will join the Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) and the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle (ULMS) to celebrate the
A $2.2 Billion COVID-19 Relief Bill is Now Enacted in Washington State
Written by ULMS staff member, Maya Manus What is it and what does it mean for you? Last Friday, Governor Jay Inslee signed into
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