Dear Friend, As we work toward a world where every child has an equal opportunity for success, we cannot ignore the disparities that exist in our education system. While the national graduation rate has climbed to a still less than acceptable 71 percent, the average high school graduation rate in the nation’s 50 largest cities …
KEEPING FAMILIES “HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS”
Dear Friend, As the holiday season begins and we celebrate with friends and family, it’s important to keep in mind the many Americans who are struggling Millions of families have been hit with foreclosure since the current financial crisis began. Minority and underserved urban communities have been hit the hardest. Nearly 8 percent of African-American …
QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY AMERICAN
Dear Friend, The debate about how to fix the nation’s health care system continues in Congress and in the courts. Meanwhile, more than 19% of black Americans and 30 percent of Latinos lack health insurance. The disparities in economic opportunity and health-care are reflected in the childhood obesity epidemic among minority populations – among black …
21st Century Leadership Symposium
Join business and thought leaders as they gather and discuss topics that are relevant to your business’ success.
Featuring Dr. Shanda Gore and Dr. Tamiko Youngblood
Action Alert! Extend Unemployment Insurance Benefits.
!!LEGISLATIVE ACTION ALERT!! UNEMPLOYED AMERICANS FACE BLEAK HOLIDAYS AFTER NOVEMBER 30th IF CONGRESS FAILS TO CONTINUE FEDERAL JOBLESS BENEFITS Action Needed Participate in a National Call-In Day on Tuesday, November 16th. The tool-free number is 1-866-606-1189 and you’ll be patched through to your Congressional members. Urge them to extend UI benefits through December 2011 in …
Job Opportunity : Hollywood Casino
Please Join Us for a Jobs Information Session on November, 29, 2010 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm University of Toledo, Scott Park Campus Auditorium Please R.S.V.P. by November 27th at ToledoJobs@pngaming.com This session will provide an overview of the types of positions, requirements and hiring timelines for those interested in a career at Hollywood Casino …
GET EMPOWERED Episode 1
In this first episode of GET EMPOWERED, Greater Toledo Urban League president, Rev. John C. Jones, addresses the Toledo Public School’s transportation situation and lays out the issues we face because of the lack of community collaboration.
Official Press Statement : Community Groups to Offer Recommendations-Assistance to TPS
Toledo Public Schools sits at a crossroads of epic proportions. It is a clear watershed moment. Declining enrollment, underperforming schools in the central city, a bloated infrastructure and dwindling State funding create a “perfect storm” for TPS and the entire community.
On the move
The Greater Toledo Urban League is ready to move to new heights. This passed week we participated in the National Urban League Centennial celebration and the synergy was amazing. The conference was very empowering and there were a lot of connections made that will benefit the entire city of Toledo. Be on the look out for new …
WSPD interview
Greater Toledo Urban League President, Rev. John C. Jones spoke on the Fred LeFebvre show earlier this week. Click the following link to listen to the interview.