COVID-19 Statement
COVID-19 Statement

To our Valued Stakeholders and Community Members, The world is grappling with an issue of enormous scale and human impact. Our hearts go out to all who have been affected by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). There is no higher priority to the…
Statement on the Conviction of Derek Chauvin
Statement on the Conviction of Derek Chauvin

OKLAHOMA CITY – April 21, 2021 – Like many across the country, the Oklahoma City Urban League was anxiously awaiting the verdict in the criminal case against Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.  Nearly one year ago, protests erupted around the nation in…
OKC Police Hosting Recruiting Events for Minorities
OKC Police Hosting Recruiting Events for Minorities

Officials are working to encourage African-Americans to apply for the Oklahoma City Police Department.
Despite the Pandemic, Urban League’s Adopt-a-Family Program Reaches New Heights
Despite the Pandemic, Urban League’s Adopt-a-Family Program Reaches New Heights

The Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City, Inc. has a long-standing history of developing and implementing programs that engage and empower the community, and the Christmas season is no exception. We have adopted families of all sizes for nearly two decades, where a genuine need…
KWTV-News 9 Features ULOKC “Real Talk, Brother” Initiative
KWTV-News 9 Features ULOKC “Real Talk, Brother” Initiative
2020 Equal Opportunity Day Program Book
2020 Equal Opportunity Day Program Book
Urban League Launches Mental Health Initiative With Local Barbers
Urban League Launches Mental Health Initiative With Local Barbers

The Urban League has partnered with local barbers and African American male therapists to launch a program called “Real Talk, Brother.” The program provides free support to African American males who may be struggling during these challenging and uncertain times. As a barber, you can…
Molina Healthcare Announces Donation to Urban League’s Community Convening & Social Justice Program
Molina Healthcare Announces Donation to Urban League’s Community Convening & Social Justice Program

OKLAHOMA CITY – December 14, 2020 – Molina Healthcare has graciously donated 25,000 to the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City’s Community Convening and Social Justice Program. This donation will assist with the department’s upcoming spring and summer plans to host several informational clinics and…
Annual Report 2020
Annual Report 2020
Urban League Thanks its Sponsors for Another Successful Back to School Bash
Urban League Thanks its Sponsors for Another Successful Back to School Bash

OKLAHOMA CITY – July 24, 2020 – The Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City sends many thanks to Sonic Drive-In, The Boeing Company, Bank of America, and Arvest Bank for their sponsorship of the Urban League’s 12th annual Back to School Bash. Long-standing systemic health and social inequities have put some…
CycleBar Chisholm Creek and Norman Announces Donation to Help Families in Need
CycleBar Chisholm Creek and Norman Announces Donation to Help Families in Need

OKLAHOMA CITY – July 15, 2020 – Today, CycleBar of Chisholm Creek and Norman announced a pledge to help members of our community achieve social and economic equality by donating $2,000 to the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City. The funds come from their “We…
Allegiance Credit Union Announces Donation to Urban League’s Affordable Housing Program
Allegiance Credit Union Announces Donation to Urban League’s Affordable Housing Program

OKLAHOMA CITY – July 15, 2020 – Allegiance Credit Union announced a $2,500 donation to the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City’s Affordable Housing Program. The proceeds will help bolster Urban League’s marketing efforts in a critical area of financial literacy – homebuyer education.  Urban…
Urban League would like to thank Elk Valley Brewing Company and Core 4 Brewing Company for their donations from the “Black is Beautiful” beer initiative!
Urban League would like to thank Elk Valley Brewing Company and Core 4 Brewing Company for their donations from the “Black is Beautiful” beer initiative!

Thank you for standing with us in our mission to assist the disenfranchised achieve social and economic equality. The Black is Beautiful initiative is a joint effort between the brewing community and its customers to highlight the injustices, past and present, that people of color…
Love’s announces multiyear donation to help fight racial inequalities
Love’s announces multiyear donation to help fight racial inequalities

OKLAHOMA CITY, June 18, 2020 – Love’s Travel Stops announced Thursday a commitment to help fight racial inequalities in the black community by donating $150,000 a year – for the next three years – to the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City. In making the announcement, the Love’s…
Urban League OKC Statement on Police Protests
Urban League OKC Statement on Police Protests

Our American communities are overwhelmed with grief. We are heartsick over the inhumanity we have witnessed in the recent deaths of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Ahmaud Arbery. We are appalled by the callous response from the authorities who seemed to shrug their responsibilities to…