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Read the latest news and updates from the Akron Urban League.

Akron Urban League welcomes new President & Chief Executive Officer John Williams

SEEDS for Growth 2024 September 5, 2024

Save the Date for the Akron Urban League’s Annual Gala: Champions of Change

SCHOLARS ACADEMY LUNCHEON 2024

Digital Literacy Free Classes

The 2024 Scholars Academy Scholarship Application is open for seniors!

The Crucial Need for COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines in Minority Communities During the Holidays

Understanding Seasonal Employment: Insights from Akron Urban League

Community Forum November 20, 2025

March 13, 2026: Hollywood Star Kathleen Bradley & 3x Emmy®-Nominated Pianist Kofi B. Headline Love Letter to the League Centennial Soirée

Akron Urban League Urges Commission to Keep Summit County Whole

Urban League Joins Akron in Celebrating 2025 All-America City Award

Budget Resolution

County officials encourage shopping local for Small Business Saturday

The Akron Urban League Scholars Academy is now accepting applications for scholarships! New Deadline: March 7, 2025

MARC MORIAL – ECONOMIC OUTLOOK – OCTOBER, 2024

NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE PRESIDENT MARC MORIAL APPLAUDS 0.5% CUT TO INTEREST RATES