The Buffalo Urban League celebrates its First Woman President this month - Brenda W. McDuffie - leading the Buffalo Urban League from 1998 to 2020. The first woman President and CEO of the Buffalo Urban League for 22 years, Ms. McDuffie never stopped using her voice for and serving others. Under her leadership, the Buffalo Urban League became one of the community’s premier organizations serving more than 20,000 individuals annually through addressing health, economic and social needs while fighting for equity and justice. We thank Ms. Brenda McDuffie for all her hard work and dedication.
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The mission of the Buffalo Urban League is . . . To empower African Americans, other minorities and disadvantaged individuals to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights. This Mission is driven by the National Urban League’s Mission and empowers those who are striving toward the mainstream to achieve economic self-reliance and to enjoy their rights as citizens under the law. Both the Buffalo and National Urban League’s Mission support the following fiveobjectives: Education and Youth Empowerment ensures the education of all children by providing access to early childhood literacy, after-care programs and college scholarships. Economic Empowerment invests in the financial literacy and employability of adults through job training, homeownership and entrepreneurship. Health and Quality of Life Empowerment promotes community wellness through a focus on prevention, including fitness, healthy eating and access to affordable healthcare. Civic Engagement and Leadership Empowerment encourages all people to take an active role to improve quality of life through participation in community service projects and public policy initiatives. Civil Rights and Racial Justice Empowerment guarantees equal participation in all facets of American society through proactive public policies and community-based programs.
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https://www.bulny.org
Buffalo Urban League的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
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- 51-200 人
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- Buffalo，NY
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1927
- 领域
- Family Preservation & Intervention Services、Adoption & Foster Care、Senior Services和Housing and Community Development
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15 Genesee Street
US，NY，Buffalo，14203-1405
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Congratulations, to the Buffalo Urban League Board Chair Ms. Eunice A. Lewin who was honored during the Legislative Women's Caucus Luncheon in Albany, NY on March 19, 2025 for Women's History Month. This recognition is a testament to all her hard work on behalf of the City of Buffalo and Western New York. Thank you for all your hard work Ms. Lewin, we appreciate it. Thank you Governor Kathy Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Senator April N.M. Baskin, Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples, and Senator Sean Ryan, for the recognition.
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Our president & CEO, Thomas Beauford Jr, joined National Urban League (NUL), President & CEO, Marc Morial, NUL senior leadership, and other Affiliate CEOs in Selma, AL to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday. Members of the Urban League Movement marched in solidarity across the Edmund Pettus Bridge and heard from national leaders on the historical importance of Bloody Sunday in the advancement of civil rights and the current state of our democracy. Dr. Seanelle Hawkins Lucien Metellus
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We are thrilled to included & to be on the cover, what an honor. Please grab a copy of this weeks the Challenger! Thank you Challenger News! Featured: President and CEO Thomas Beauford, Jr and Buffalo Urban League Board Member Chiwuike Owunwanne Thomas Beauford Jr and Chiwuike (Chi-Chi) Owunwanne
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Looking for a new career? Don't forget to register for the National Urban League Career Fair. Today, February 11th, 12-4. #urbanleague
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It's Join Week! Become a Buffalo Urban League Young Professional today! Join us for one or all events this week. For more information please visit: https://lnkd.in/eKpE4_Kx #youngprofessionals #bulny #buffalourbanleague
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Join us in cheering on our Chief Operations Officer, Kenya Hobbs as he participates in the Buffalo Fashion Runway Black Carpet II event celebrating Black History through highlighting some of Buffalo's fashion and community leaders. Let's Go!!
Servant Leader/Senior Administrator/Leadership & DEIB Consultant/Trainer/Keynote Speaker
Honored to be a Buffalo Black Icon! ??? I’m proud to share that I will be recognized as a Buffalo Black Icon at Buffalo Fashion Runway’s Black Carpet II—a night dedicated to celebrating fashion, art, and Black excellence in our community. ?? Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025 ?? Location: Connecticut Street Armory ??? Get Your Tickets Now! Use code “BFR-Icon” for 15% off for the next 24 hours only! This is more than just an event—it’s a movement, a statement, and a tribute to those shaping Buffalo’s future. I’d love to see you there!
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