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Black Renaissance 2.0
EMPOWERMENT | OPPORTUNITY | SERVICE
We empower Bay Area African Americans and underserved communities to achieve their highest true social parity, economic self-reliance, power, and civil rights. The League promotes economic empowerment through education, job training, housing, community development, workforce development, leadership programs, entrepreneurship, health, sustainability, and quality of life.
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Annual Women Leading the Way Event
Join us on April 10th at 5:00 PM as we celebrate the incredible changemakers shaping our world at our annual Women Leading the Way event. This inspiring evening honors remarkable women who are paving the way for future generations.
Admission is free for members, while non-members can reserve their spot for $10.
Wednesday, April 10, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: 1900 Broadway Rooftop, Oakland CA, 94612
Free Stem Camp at UC Berkeley Engineering
Learn Al, Data Science & Python in our 5th Annual Summer Camps taught by Kids Teach Tech in partnership with UC Berkeley Engineering!
Camp 1: June 16th - 20th - Al, Data Science & Python
Camp 2: June 23rd - 27th - New Advanced Al Camp!
Time: 10am to 3pm Daily
Location: UC Berkeley Engineering
For High School & Middle School Youth
No Experience Required for Camp 1!
2025 Municipal Fellows
We are seeking early career professionals with a passion for
making a difference in their community. fellows will learn
first-hand the complexities of governing in the nation's most
populated state and will receive a $2000 stipend.
Applications Due: May 9th, 2025
In-Person Dates: June 4th - July 30th
Black History Makers: Fireside Chat & Reception
Join the Urban League Bay Area for a Fireside Chat & Reception honoring two Bay Area icons—Dr. Robert L. Harris (Former President, National Bar Association) and Dr. Amelia Ashley-Ward (Publisher, Sun Reporter Newspaper).
Date time: February 26th 6pm to 7:30pm
Small Business Digital Ready Program, by Verizon
Running a small business has never been more complex. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready can help!
The Urban League of Greater San Francisco Bay Area is teaming up with Verizon for the Small Business Digital Ready program. This FREE service offers small businesses the ability to:
Apply for relevant grants
Learn growth strategies
Access valuable information
Entrepreneurship 101 Program
Our Entrepreneurship 101 Certificate program for small business entrepreneurs will cover a range of topics and provide practical knowledge and skills that are essential for starting and running a successful business. Sessions will be virtual with in person orientation and graduation including networking opportunities.
The purpose of this program is to empower small business owners with a deeper understanding of how to build a thriving business, and impart the invaluable skills essential for cultivating a robust return on investment. The program will cover a range of topics including Business Planning, Marketing & Sales, Finance Management, Technology and Digital Tools, and much more. Our goal is to ignite your ambition and prepare you to take that bold leap towards your entrepreneurial dreams.
Program Dates: December 10th - February 25th
Application Deadline: December 3rd
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2024 EMPOWERMENT WEEKEND
Thank you to so many of you for attending our Empowerment Weekend! From September 20th - September 22nd, 400+ attended our Empowerment Awards and Garden Soiree, Golf Challenge, and Family Day to join in celebrating those who have sacrificed and worked tirelessly for Equity, Justice, and Inclusion in our communities across the Bay Area. Our auction from our Empowerment Weekend continues online. Use the link below to put in your bid for some exciting packages and also support our great work.
Recent Events
Black History Makers: Fireside Chat & ReceptionWed, Feb 26Oakland City Center Lower Level #48
Holiday Empowerment CelebrationSat, Dec 14Oakland
Power Up CareersWed, Nov 20San Jose
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