The Columbus Urban League (CUL), founded in 1918, is the oldest and largest community based organization committed to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream in Columbus, Ohio.  Specifically, the mission of the CUL is to enable African Americans and other persons to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights.  The CUL is an affiliate of the National Urban League, which was founded in 1910.  The CUL stands as one of the oldest affiliates in the 105-affiliate network of the Urban League movement.

 

 

"The Columbus Urban League promotes the full participation of African Americans and other disadvantaged persons in the economic and social fabirc of our society."

 

"To be the premier problem solving organization in central Ohio; with unequivocal excellence in all respects."