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Columbus is growing by leaps and bounds. So why is it 700 years behind in racial equality?

By Danae King The Columbus Dispatch When it comes to racial parity, Columbus lags behind other cities — by hundreds of years. A study shows that it will take Black […]

Columbus Urban League program celebrated with documentary of 400 students

By Kyle Beachy WCMH – NBC4 Teens and their families were met with a red carpet and photo shoots at a private showing of a documentary about their program Sunday. […]

How the Work Readiness Training Program Is Building a Stronger Columbus

By Michael Tomlin-Crutchfield National Urban League Columbus, Ohio, is home to some of the most innovative institutions in the world. From Ohio State University and a $20 billion investment from […]

Franklinton social enterprise adds wraparound services for workers in Columbus Urban League partnership

By Carrie Ghose Columbus Business First A single dad recently brought his daughter to work when her in-home daycare was unexpectedly closed. The 11-year-old kept herself occupied while he handled […]

Fishing with Dad event transitioning to Urban Family Development Center

Dear Partners and Colleagues, As organizations evolve and community needs change, it becomes important to make thoughtful decisions about how best to offer results-oriented services and responsive programming. After this […]

COVID rental assistance is running out locally. What it means if you’re facing eviction

By Danae King The Columbus Dispatch Several local leaders are sounding the alarm as federal pandemic-related rental assistance funds run dry. The city and county are heading toward disaster, said […]

Airport striving to include women, minorities and veterans in expansion

By Stephanie Hightower The Columbus Dispatch — Guest Columnist One of the most exciting and rewarding services provided by the Columbus Urban League is our work to shore up and […]

Columbus’ new titans: The 10 people making a difference in central Ohio

By Jim Weiker & Mark Williams The Columbus Dispatch The Dispatch picked its top 10 community leaders based on multiple conversations with business, civic and philanthropic leaders. While there’s no […]

People on the Move: Stephanie Hightower/Columbus Urban League

As seen in Columbus Business First Nonprofit | Professional Recognition Stephanie Hightower, Recognized at Columbus Urban League Since assuming the role as President/CEO of the Columbus Urban League, Stephanie Hightower has made […]

Columbus Urban League celebrates accomplishments of local women

By Rodney Dunigan WSYX – ABC6 The Columbus Urban League is continuing to lead the charge to recognize those making a difference in the community. Thursday, the organization held its Herstory Makers event, […]