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Black Excellence Spotlight: Dr. Charles Champion
The Memphis Urban League Remembers Born in Memphis in 1930, Dr. Champion made serving the community and developing products that promote healing with natural ingredients his life’s work. The quintessential pharmacist and herbalist met and befriended many a number of...
Black Excellence Spotlight: Dr. Phillip Bowden
Brief Bio for Phillip R. Bowden, M.D. Dr. Phillip Bowden was born in West Helena Arkansas 01/12/1960. He received his Bachelors degree from Morehouse College in 1981 and his Medical Doctor Degree from the University of Arkansas College of Medicine in 1987. After...
Rest Well Tyre – You Will Be Remembered
The Memphis Urban League extends our sincerest and heartfelt condolences to the family of Tyre Nichols. As our community continues to grieve, and yet still grapple with the devastation after viewing the horrific video, we will be in continual support of peace and...
“SICKENED” BY FOOTAGE OF TYRE NICHOLS BRUTAL BEATING, NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE PRESIDENT MARC MORIAL SAYS A DRASTIC CULTURE SHIFT MUST ACCOMPANY POLICE REFORMS
My heart goes out to #TyreNichols’ family.NEW YORK and MEMPHIS (January 27, 2023) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement after watching the video of Tyre Nichols’ fatal beating at the hands of Memphis police: “Excessive...
COMMITTED TO “UPROOTING THE CULTURE OF POLICE VIOLENCE FROM THE INSIDE OUT” URBAN LEAGUE LEADERS STAND IN SOLIDARY WITH TYRE NICHOLS’ FAMILY
NEW YORK and MEMPHIS (January 24, 2023) – 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. National Urban League President and CEO Marc H....
Supporting Justice for Tyre Nichols
Memphis, TN - 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. Like most of you, we were...
Local Writer Promotes Early Reading for Kids!
Looking for a great gift idea for your young ones? Local Memphian Ernie Robinson has the perfect gift for kids 3 to 7. What is it? His new book series is called Lou's Books. Just in time for the holidays, Ernie has a Gift-Set of his first two books autographed and a...
Memphis Urban League’s BETA Program | Now Accepting Applications
BETA: Business Entrepreneurship Training Accelerator program BETA offers a lean start-up framework designed to offer small business owners and future business owners an opportunity to create, launch, improve, or scale a business—all while receiving entrepreneurship...
Violence In Memphis
From Tonja Sesley-Fifer, President & CEO In light of the recent traumatic events, on behalf of the Memphis Urban League, we want to extend our heartfelt condolences to the families affected by such atrocious acts of violence. We, along with other local agencies...
Thank You Richard Holden | The Man Behind the CleanUp Crew!
Betty’s journey ended with success but began with family. The backbone of Betty’s ambitious and determined lifestyle began when she was just a child. one of ten siblings in South Memphis plus her mom and dad gave her the mentality that nothing was impossible. Betty...