Urban League in the News
WI State Journal: Bold plans, extraordinary giving are forging a new South Madison
Madison has never seen anything like this. Ambitious initiatives happening at once promise to raise the South Side and the Black and brown experience in a city notorious for racial disparities and inequity.
Rising tide on the south side: Leaders have big plans for neighborhood revival
From the Capital Times, by Nicholas Garton: A strong and united group is seeking to return south Madison to its place as the epicenter of Black and brown culture in Madison, provide resources for future generations to thrive, and change the narrative about what it means to be a person of color in Madison.
Accelerator program director aims to ‘unapologetically’ elevate Madison’s Black businesses
Nichole Crust, gBETA Urban League director, “I love that in this role I can unapologetically support Black-owned businesses,” Crust says.
Ascendium Provided $250,000 Grant to Expand ULGM Career Academies
Ascendium announced a $250,000 grant that will help expand and enhance career academies in high demand fields such as CDL drivers, solar installers, and more.
HNGnews.com: McFarland Middle School students earn Outstanding Young Person award
Madeline Westberg | HGNnews.com: Seven students from McFarland’s Indian Mound Middle School were recently honored by the Urban League for their academic work and community-mindedness.
CUNA Mutual Group’s Foundation Doubles Down on Its Commitment to Equity
Close to 30 organizations including the Urban League of Greater Madison and the Center for Black Excellence and Culture among organizations to receive investment dollars.
Exact Sciences Commits $500,000 to Urban League Black Business Hub
Exact Sciences announced the company is committing $500,000 to support construction of the Black Business Hub . Will also lease space in the building to connect with job seekers and community organizations.
THE CAP TIMES: Urban League launches loan fund
NATALIE YAHR | THE CAPITAL TIMES: Minority-owned businesses that plan to use a forthcoming south side entrepreneurial hub will soon be eligible for an additional boost: Money.
A Look at Issues Youth Want Voters to Focus On
From SPECTRUM NEWS 1: As Americans cast votes for this year’s Presidential election, Urban Leagues in Wisconsin sought to give people who can’t vote yet a chance to weigh in on issues important to them.
Dane County’s first 2021 budget move puts $2 million toward business hub
From the WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL: Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced his first 2021 budget initiative which is putting $2 million toward an economic development hub to support minority-owned businesses.
Parisi announces hub budget initiative
From the HEARLD-INDEPENDENT: Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced that he’s proposing $2 million in his 2021 budget to help the Urban League purchase a site for an economic development hub along the South Park Street corridor.
$2 million announced for Urban League site to support minority-owned businesses
From NBC 15 – Dane Co. Executive Joe Parisi announced $2 million in the 2021 budget to assist the Urban League buy a new site for an economic development hub dedicated to supporting minority-owned businesses.
Press Releases
Year In Review 2017
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ULGM Announces 50th Anniversary Campaign – $2,000,000, 1,500 jobs, 1,500 families!
MEDIA RELEASE October 16, 2017 Contact: Ruben L. Anthony, Jr., Ph.D. [email protected]? | 608-729-1268 Madison, WI (October 16, 2017) - At its annual Urban Cabaret fundraising event this past Friday - with the theme of "Amplify" - the Urban League of Greater Madison...
Media Advisory: Madison Region’s Economic Development & Diversity Summit
The day-long Summit will feature keynote speeches, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities for an anticipated audience of 450+ business and community leaders from across the eight-county Madison Region.
Urban League of Greater Madison Urges “Protect our Progress”
URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER MADISON URGES “PROTECT OUR PROGRESS”
Threats Loom Against Gains of Last Eight Years; “Main Street Marshall Plan” is a Path Forward
