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Akron Urban League welcomes new President & Chief Executive Officer John Williams
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SEEDS for Growth 2024 September 5, 2024
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Save the Date for the Akron Urban League’s Annual Gala: Champions of Change
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NEW LOCATION: Akron Urban League Juneteenth Celebration with The City of Akron at John S. Knight This Wednesday June 19, 2024 1PM -7PM!
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SCHOLARS ACADEMY LUNCHEON 2024
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MLK Breakfast 2024
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Digital Literacy Free Classes
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The Crucial Need for COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines in Minority Communities During the Holidays
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Understanding Seasonal Employment: Insights from Akron Urban League
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The Akron Urban League Scholars Academy is now accepting applications for scholarships! New Deadline: March 7, 2025
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County officials encourage shopping local for Small Business Saturday
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MARC MORIAL – ECONOMIC OUTLOOK – OCTOBER, 2024
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NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE PRESIDENT MARC MORIAL APPLAUDS 0.5% CUT TO INTEREST RATES
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MARC MORIAL – ECONOMIC OUTLOOK – SEPTEMBER, 2024
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Meet the Finalists: Check Out the Top Pitches from Our 60-Second Pitch Contest!
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Akron Urban League’s Young Adult Council visits Montgomery, Alabama Slave Depot Site
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