Urban League Madison

Make your move. Then make another. New to chess? Come play. Already love the game? Come play. Join us for a free afternoon of friendly, noncompetitive chess for all ages and skill levels. Sat, Oct 3 | 1–4 pm 📍The Hub, 2352 S. Park St., Madison RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/20010786962…

The Urban League of Greater Madison wishes our President & CEO, Dr. @rubenatonyjr, a Happy Birthday!

Build Your Brand. Attract Customers. Grow Your Business. Marketing for the Small Business Owner — Sept. 8 & 15, 6–8 p.m. at The Hub. $79 | Scholarships available Register: eventbrite.com/e/marketing-f… #SmallBusinessOwners #MadisonWI

TOMORROW: Free Backpacks, School Supplies, & More for Dane County Families at 100 Black Men of Madison’s 31st Annual Back to School Celebration! 📅 Aug. 15 | 8–11 a.m. 📍 Madison College – Truax Campus 1750 Wright St., Madison #BackToSchool #MadisonWI

𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗦 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗬 Wisconsin’s Fall Partisan Primary is today. Polls are open until 8 PM. Find your polling place & voting information: myvote.wi.gov/en-us Make a plan to VOTE TODAY. #ReclaimYourVote #YourVoteYourVoice

The 12th Annual Unity Picnic was a reminder of what community looks like. Neighbors connecting. Families sharing a meal. Children playing. Volunteers lending a hand. Hundreds of people coming together. Thank you to everyone who made the event possible 🙏🏾 shorturl.at/1wseB

Our staff at the Urban League of Greater Madison are so excited to see you tomorrow at our 12th Annual Unity Picnic. The Unity Picnic is a special time to celebrate community with music, entertainment, delicious food, and so much more. See you tomorrow!!! 🎉

The Urban League of Greater Madison mourns the death of Corey Durell Ruiz and extends our condolences to his family and loved ones. We call for a full, fair, timely, and transparent review of the circumstances surrounding his death. Full statement: conta.cc/4wksw2c

"The character and conduct of this nation never looked blacker to me than on this Fourth of July." As America marks its 250th year of independence, Frederick Douglass' question still challenges us: Are we living up to our ideals? Explore his 1852 speech: bit.ly/4fipANu

America at 250. Not just a milestone. A moment to reflect. In a @WiStateJournal column, Dr. @rubenatonyjr reflects on what opportunity has meant—and what it still calls for. “America gave me room to grow, serve, and lead despite setbacks.” Full column: madison.com/opinion/column/a…

🚨 July 25: Celebrate community at the 12th Annual Unity Picnic 📍 The Urban League: 2222 & 2352 S. Park St. | 12–4 PM 🎉 Food, music, surprises & activities — FREE for all 🙌🏾 Big thanks to our sponsors & supporters 🔗 facebook.com/events/13540876… #UnityPicnic2026

Behind-the-scenes look at preparations for tonight’s Fireside Chat with @rubenatonyjr, Marsha Polk, and Antonio Polk. Tonight’s conversation will center on trauma, healing, survival, & family. We hope you can join us. 🕒 5:30–7 PM 📍 The Hub, 2352 S Park kapwing.com/videos/69fce1968…

“Voting Rights Are Under Attack—Wisconsin Cannot Be Complacent.” 🔗 Read the ULGM STATEMENT: Supreme Court Ruling Delivers Major Blow to the Voting Rights Act: conta.cc/4uyoUZr

It’s not too late. May 6, the Summit is almost here. Thanks to our sponsors, a limited number of full scholarships are available for community members who want to attend. If interested, please email us at [email protected] to learn more. 🔗 Register today: ulgm.org/summit

Two powerhouse keynotes. One room you need to be in. 🎤 Ron Busby, Sr., U.S. Black Chambers 🎤 David Pogue, CBS Join us May 6 at @MononaTerrace for the Excellence in Workforce & Economic Development Summit. Spots are filling. Don’t wait. 🎟️ Register: ulgm.org/summit

Join us for a special fireside chat with Dr. @rubenatonyjr, President & CEO of @ULGM. 📅 Thursday, April 23 📍The Hub, 2352 S. Park St. 🕔5:00 PM – 6:30 PM 💲Free & open to the public Food and beverages available from local vendors. 👉🏾 RSVP today: eventbrite.com/e/fireside-ch…

🚨 Registration is LIVE. May 6 | 8 AM–3 PM | Monona Terrace Executives, educators, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and more, from across the region, all in one room moving ideas into action. You don’t want to miss this one. 🎟️ Seats filling fast: ulgm.org/summit

Proud moment for our community today. Dr. @rubenatonyjr has been named a 2026 Fellow of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters—an honor that recognizes leadership that strengthens lives across Wisconsin. Please join us in celebrating 👏🏾 #UrbanLeague #CommunityImpact

𝗨𝗟𝗚𝗠 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗 • 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝟭𝟲 Due to inclement weather, ULGM offices at 2222 S. Park St. and 1233 McKenna Blvd. are closed today, Monday, March 16. Please stay safe and warm.

Drafts, leaks, high bills? 😬 Stop the stress. Learn simple, hands-on fixes that actually work. Free! 📅 Mar 10 | 6–8 PM | The Hub 🎟 RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… #HomeMaintenance #EnergySavings #FixItFast #DIYHomeHacks @projecthomewi @MGEMadison