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American service agency founded for the purpose of eliminating racial segregation and discrimination and helping African Americans and other minorities to participate in all phases of American life. By the late 20th century more than 110 local affiliated groups were active throughout the United States. It is headquartered in New York City.
The Urban League traces its roots to three organizations-the Committee for the Improvement of Industrial Conditions Among Negroes in New York (founded in 1906), the National League for the Protection of Colored Women (founded 1906), and the Committee on Urban Conditions Among Negroes (founded 1910)-that merged in 1911 to form the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes. The new organization sought to help African Americans, especially those moving to New York City from rural locations in the South (seeGreat Migration), to find jobs and housing and generally to adjust to urban life. The model organization established in New York City was imitated in other cities where affiliates were soon established.
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Why did African Americans form urban league?
to help African Americans in the North get settled and find work
What was the national urban league role in civil rights movement?
works to provided employment and educational opportunities to African Americans during the civil rights movement
When was the African National Congress group established?
African National Congress Youth League was created on 1944-09-10.
What is closely related to the protection and expansion of civil rights for African Americans in the US?
There is no single law that applies to only African Americans. "We the people" includes ANY American. It's time to put aside the segregation that is perpetuated by those contemptuous few, whose family history (the memory thereof) is marred by the actions of generations preceding all of which are now DEAD.
What does the National Urban League do?
The National Urban League works to provide economic empowerment, educational opportunities, and advocates against racial discrimination on behalf of African Americans. They are responsible for the "I AM EMPOWERED" initiative, which is focused on achievements in education, employment, health and housing for urban communities in the United States.
