Welcome to ULEM

The mission of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts is to deliver services and programs that aim to increase the economic self-reliance of African Americans and other people of color throughout our service area and to advocate for the core initiative and civil rights issues that critically affect their lives.

By 2010 the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, an affiliate of the National Urban League, will be recognized as the benchmark organization for transforming the education and economic condition of African Americans and other persons of color. ULEM will prepare constituent groups to thrive in a highly technical and information-driven society. We will capture and report our impact on the community through defined outcomes and metrics.

The State of Black America
Annual Report on Sonic-economic Conditions in Black America

The 2008 edition of the State of Black America report is subtitled "In the Black Woman's Voice." As the subtitle suggests, the report provides the black female perspective of the challenges that currently confront women of color in America.

The 2008 State of Black America also presents the National Urban League's groundbreaking Opportunity Compact, a comprehensive set of principles and policy recommendations designed to empower all Americans to be full participants in the economic and social mainstream of this nation. The Compact is not only detailed, but is also the framework for the 2008 edition of The State of Black America, which contains several essays addressing the recommendations set out in the Compact.

Order yours now by contacting ULEM at 617-442-4519 and speak to Roxanne Fernandes (ext.213).

2008 - The State of Black America

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Newsletters

Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts distributes a semiannual newsletter. The ULEMToday newsletter keeps you informed of new information at the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, training programs, services, and most recent events.

90th Anniversary

The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts is celebrating 90 years of helping people become economically self-sufficient (1917-2007) and we ask that you join us in this celebration. These accomplishments have been a tremendous journey and the effort and outcomes could not have been done without many of you. So we acknowledge you here, and throughout all of our activities over the next year you will hear us thank you time and time again. Read more.

Business

In 2004, Boston played host to the Democratic National Convention, an event that raised the region's global profile and presented an unprecedented opportunity for Greater Boston businesses. In connection with its preparations for the Convention, the local host committee, Boston 2004, invited minority and woman owned businesses to participate in its vendor directory for the Convention. Once the Convention had concluded, Boston 2004 asked the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce to build on its initial efforts and launch a permanent directory of minority and woman-owned businesses in the region. In early 2006, the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts assumed responsibility for the Directory. Read more.

UL Works

The League recently launched UL Works, an online job search tool. Job seekers can use it to search for jobs or post your resume so that employers can find you! Employers can use it to find qualified candidates by posting available jobs.