When Robyn Lake Hamilton, president and CEO of Urban League of Central Carolinas (ULCC), spoke at Charlotte City Council’s public forum on Jan. 13, minutes after a presentation from CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings saw council members frustrated with recent crime stats, she was surprised nobody had asked about her work. It was city council, after […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charlotte, N.C. — November 13, 2025 — The Urban League of Central Carolinas (ULCC) will host its FallWorkforce Development Graduation on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Mount MoriahBaptist Church, 727 W. Trade Street in Charlotte. The ceremony will celebrate one of the largestgraduating cohorts in ULCC’s 47-year history, recognizing […]
New dedicated learning center in the Urban League of Central Carolinas will provide access to high-speed internet, Dell computers and digital learning resources for the communityKey Takeaways: AT&T opened a new Connected Learning Center inside the Urban League of Central Carolinas in Charlotte to provide internet access and high-quality educational tools to residents who encounter […]
Charlotte, NC — The Urban League of Central Carolinas (ULCC) proudly announces the distinguished honorees for its 2025 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Gala, taking place Friday, September 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at The Westin Charlotte. This year’s event is generously presented by Truist and Trane Technologies, the 2025 Presenting Sponsors. The Gala’s theme, […]
With tens of millions of Americans still without access to fixed wireless broadband, many cities are looking for solutions. Fortunately, The Urban League of Central Carolinas (ULCC), a Charlotte non-profit, is receiving financial aid to address this issue. ULCC Charlotte has been named one of 25 organizations nationwide to receive an AT&T Connected Learning Center (CLC) in 2025. When it opens later this […]
The Charlotte Business Journal’s 2025 Most Admired CEO Awards – Nonprofit Category We are proud to announce that our very own President & CEO, Robyn Lake Hamilton, has been nominated for the Charlotte Business Journal’s 2025 Most Admired CEO Awards in the Nonprofit Category! This prestigious honor recognizes leaders who exemplify visionary leadership, cultivate a […]
Urban League of Central Carolinas to honor North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper with 2024 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award Charlotte, NC — The Urban League of Central Carolinas (ULCC) will present the Whitney M. Young. Jr. Award to the honorable Governor Roy Cooper at its annual awards gala on Friday, August 2nd, 2024. The Whitney […]
URBAN LEAGUE OF CENTRAL CAROLINAS PARTNERS WITH SHE BUILT THIS CITY, GOODWILL, CHARLOTTE BUILDING TRADES IN COMMITMENT TO RECRUIT UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS CHARLOTTE, NC — The Urban League of Central Carolinas (ULCC) is proud to announce its partnership with She Built This City, Goodwill Construction Skills Training Center, and the Charlotte Building Trades to develop direct-entry […]
We have the best community partners. Urban League of Central Carolinas sends a huge thanks to: Soles4Souls Macy’s Gives Aetna The Mount Charlotte Mecklenburg County Vision to Learn Because of you were able to distribute 400 coats, 1,500 pairs of socks and much needed vaccinations to our Charlotte community for winter-health readiness. This campaign was […]
In a joint statement, the Urban League of Central Carolinas, Inc. and William T. McDaniel, CEO announce that, after 5 years, McDaniel is leaving his post at the end of November. He has served in the position since August of 2017. He is leaving to pursue other professional opportunities in community affairs and economic development. […]
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