About The Whitney M. Young Jr. Urban Leadership Development Conference
The Whitney M. Young Jr. Urban Leadership Development Conference is our annual leadership immersion event for the leaders of our affiliate movement. We bring together our brightest minds and dedicated hearts to expand expertise, build community and share learnings for a stronger, more effective Urban League movement.
Uplifting and Empowering Americans since 1910
The National Urban League is a historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment, equality, and social justice. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in New York City, the Urban League collaborates at the national and local levels with community leaders, policymakers, and corporate partners to elevate the standards of living for African Americans and other historically underserved groups.
With 90 affiliates serving 300 communities in 37 states and the District of Columbia, the Urban League spearheads the development of social programs and authoritative public policy research, and advocate for policies and services that close the equality gap. At the community level, the National Urban League and its affiliates provide direct services that improve the lives of more than two million people annually.
Our Mission
To help African-Americans and others in underserved communities achieve their highest true social parity, economic self- reliance, power, and civil rights. The League promotes economic empowerment through education and job training, housing and community development, workforce development, entrepreneurship, health, and quality of life.
After WMY 2024 – Free Professional Development
The National Urban League is dedicated to supporting your career growth and professional development. After the 2024 Whitney M. Young Jr. Urban Leadership Development Conference, we encourage you to explore NUL’s Digital Career Success Series (DCSS).
DCSS is a FREE professional development series designed to help affiliates, members of our Urban League Young Professionals chapters, and diverse job seekers acquire new skills to enhance their careers. With DCSS, you can access remote professional development opportunities directly from your computer.
CLICK HERE to learn more about DCSS and watch past recorded sessions, such as "AI in the Workplace," where participants explored the impact of AI on the future of work.
