Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the-urban-league

Noun

/ði ˈɜrbən liɡ/

Definition

The Urban League is a historic civil rights organization in the United States that focuses on economic development, education, and social justice for African Americans and other marginalized communities.

Examples

The Urban League plays a crucial role in advocating for equitable education systems.
Many local chapters of the Urban League provide job training programs to help community members.
During the national conference, issues of racial inequality were at the forefront of the Urban League’s agenda.