Urban League of Rochester

The Rochester Police Department has made public the outcomes of their Community Engagement Assessment, revealing areas for improvement in their engagement with the Rochester community. Chief David Smith highlighted the necessity for a symbiotic relationship between the public and police, emphasizing ongoing efforts to advance the department’s engagement strategies. This initiative is part of Rochester’s […]

The Rochester Police Accountability Board (PAB) conducted a town hall meeting on March 28, 2024, to discuss its findings on the use of force against juveniles by police officers. The report highlighted a concerning statistic that 80% of juveniles subjected to police force were Black, predominantly male. This gathering saw participation from various local nonprofits, […]

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Urban League of Rochester has launched INTERRUPT RACISM, an anti-racism training program for local businesses committed to fostering an equitable work environment. This initiative seeks to identify and address policies or behaviors that obstruct diversity within organizations. Dr. Candice Lucas, the Senior VP for Equity and Advocacy at the Urban […]

The Rochester Urban League passed out turkeys prior to Thanksgiving on North Clinton Ave. Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin was joined by Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, Senator Samra Brouk and Congressman Joe Morelle who were also there to help pass out meals. I enjoyed handing out turkeys and other Thanksgiving essentials with my friends, @SenatorBrouk , […]

Join Urban League of Rochester President and CEO, Dr. Seanelle Hawkins for a extensive report on the effect of COVID-19, Employment, Racial Injustice and more. During National Urban League’s 2021 State of Black America report, “The New Normal: Diverse, Equitable & Inclusive,” Thursday July 15th at starting at 2pm. The Event will stream on @NatUrbanLeague’s Facebook, […]

In response to the deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, the Urban League of Rochester decided that it was time to make its voice heard on a larger scale. The group has spent many long hours organizing its first Interrupt Racism Summit, which will begin at 9 a.m. to 4 […]

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The Urban League of Rochester would like your help and support with a new movement. Join thousands of individuals in the community to address systemic racism, equity, and power with Interrupt Racism. Interrupt Racism is a collective impact equity platform. What this means is that, rather than presume the Urban League can effectively move the […]

Written by Jasmine Are you a resident of the city of Rochester over the age of 18 who has been recently incarcerated? Are you looking to reenter the work force or continue your education? If you answered yes to these questions then the Urban League of Rochester has a FREE program just for you! Today […]