Greater Baltimore Urban League

Greater Baltimore Urban League The Greater Baltimore Urban League, Inc. is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, multi-ethnic, social service organization affiliated with The National Urban League.

The Greater Baltimore Urban League movement was founded in 1924. Ever since then, through direct service delivery, advocacy, referrals, community capacity building, information dissemination and technical assistance, the League
has been helping disadvantaged Marylanders gain access to equal opportunity in employment, education, health care, housing and the civic arena.

08/20/2026

Retention is the real hiring conversation. 🎙️

Our Director of Programs, Harold Booker, moderated Understanding Retention: The Employer Perspective at Per Scholas Baltimore’s 2nd Annual Community Conversation on the State of Hiring in Baltimore.

Jobs open doors. Careers build wealth. That’s the work.

Know someone interested in tech? Connect them with Per Scholas to learn about our tuition-free technology training.

New cohorts starting soon. Per Scholas


🚌 FREE BUS TRANSPORTATION to the March on Washington: Defend the Vote!Join us as we return to the Lincoln Memorial on Au...
08/20/2026

🚌 FREE BUS TRANSPORTATION to the March on Washington: Defend the Vote!

Join us as we return to the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 2026, 63 years after Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech, to defend the vote, defend civil rights, and fight for economic justice.

Buses depart Friday, August 28 from:
📍 Concord Baptist Church — Liberty Heights
📍 Coppin State University — Lot H

Transportation is FREE, but you must RSVP to secure your seat Space is limited!

📞 RSVP now: 410-209-9687

This is bigger than one election. This is about whether our democracy protects all of us. Let's fill these buses and show up for D.C.

Sunday Brunch: Trio of chefs preview food from upcoming Baltimore MET GalaOn August 16, 2026, WBAL 11 Sunday Brunch feat...
08/20/2026

Sunday Brunch: Trio of chefs preview food from upcoming Baltimore MET Gala

On August 16, 2026, WBAL 11 Sunday Brunch featured culinary partners Pete’s Kitchen, Thighs N Fries, and Soulful Fuzion Feast LLC. as they shared insights about the upcoming Baltimore Met Gala. These three talented culinary partners will bring their unique flavors and Caribbean inspired cuisine to this year’s celebration, creating an unforgettable food experience that highlights culture, creativity, and Baltimore’s rising entrepreneurs.

Thank you to Baltimore Met Gala Shea Rice for the partnership and thank you to WBAL 11 for inviting us and helping shine a spotlight on the incredible talent and community behind this year’s event!

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating fashion, food, art, culture, and community.

📅 August 29, 2026
📍 The Hall at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland
✨ Mahogany: Diana Ross

🎟️ Tickets are available now! Visit Baltimore Met Gala for details.

08/20/2026

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Raise a glass to good people, great energy, and one unforgettable evening at the 2026 GBLA Masquerade Ball: Royal Court Experience.

Come ready to celebrate, connect, and make a few memories along the way.

🎭 Saturday, September 26
🥂 Premium Open Bar
🍽️ Curated Catering
🎶 Live Entertainment

The Royal Court will see you there.

Where Elegance Meets Flavor — RK Exclusive Catering at Baltimore Met Gala 2026Get ready for an unforgettable culinary ex...
08/19/2026

Where Elegance Meets Flavor — RK Exclusive Catering at Baltimore Met Gala 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable culinary experience as Chef Cheri brings elevated catering and exceptional event service to Met Gala 2026.

Chef Cheri will be serving up a delicious and beautifully crafted dish, bringing together refined flavors, fresh ingredients, and elegant presentation to create a memorable taste experience for every guest.

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating fashion, food, art, culture, and community.

📅 August 29, 2026
📍 The Hall at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland
✨ Mahogany: Diana Ross

🎟️ Tickets are available, visit Baltimore Met Gala for details.

Bright and early on WBAL☀️🎤Uncle Pete's Kitchen, Thighs N Fries/TNF Catering, and Soulful Fuzion Feast, LLC sat down to ...
08/18/2026

Bright and early on WBAL☀️🎤

Uncle Pete's Kitchen, Thighs N Fries/TNF Catering, and Soulful Fuzion Feast, LLC sat down to talk about the 5th Anniversary of the Baltimore MET Gala.

This year is extra special with GBUL celebrating our 2nd year powering the culinary activation and 1st year partnering with La Chow. 🍽️✨

The flavor didn't stop there, the interview was followed by a tasting straight from the chefs bringing the heat to this year's gala: Deneir Anderson (Pete's Kitchen), Veketia Gibson (Thighs N Fries), and Christian Baker (Soulful Fuzion Feast, LLC). 🔥

Now's the time to lock in your seat. BOGO ticket sale is on until Friday!

Use promo code 2026BMG3 at checkout and bring someone with you. 🎟️👯

Tickets are moving fast. Grab yours before Friday!
https://finngroup.ticketsauce.com/e/baltimore-met-gala-2026/tickets

Calling all food & beverage entrepreneurs! 🍽️🥤We're hosting a Pitch Competition with $25,000 in total prizes up for grab...
08/17/2026

Calling all food & beverage entrepreneurs! 🍽️🥤

We're hosting a Pitch Competition with $25,000 in total prizes up for grabs, and we want YOU on that stage.

Here's how it works: each business competes in one category: Brick & Mortar Restaurants, Caterers, Food Truck, or Beverage — for a $5,000 prize. Category winners then compete for the $5,000 Grand Prize on top of that.

You'll get 3 minutes to pitch in person, on either September 28th or 29th (6–9pm). Applications, including your pitch slides, are due September 21st, and we'll let you know your time slot by September 25th.

There's also a free virtual Prep Session on September 23rd to help you polish your pitch before the big night.

Winners will be announced in person at our Tasting Event on September 30th — you'll need to be there to claim your prize — and will receive four 1-on-1 coaching sessions to help grow their business even further.

Entry fee is $100. If you've been building something great in the food or beverage space, this is your chance to be seen (and win big). Apply today!

https://go.gbul.org/widget/form/EkZI7ox1Ygoa223bAvDC

134 years and still investing in us. 🖤AFRO News celebrated its 134th anniversary at the 6th Annual Black Business Expo, ...
08/14/2026

134 years and still investing in us. 🖤

AFRO News celebrated its 134th anniversary at the 6th Annual Black Business Expo, honoring Black entrepreneurs under the theme "Powering Prosperity in the Age of AI."

Our Interim CEO Tershea Rice joined in celebrating a shared mission of Black economic empowerment.

Congrats to this year's winners: Hyacinth Tucker (Laundry Basket), Aniya Keene (TestPatient), and Eean Logan (I Got Drive), who also won at our business summit pitch competition earlier this year. 👏

Happy Black Business Month! 🎉

Trained and ready to register voters! 🗳️On Tuesday, volunteers gathered at Enoch Pratt Free Library for an evening Voter...
08/13/2026

Trained and ready to register voters! 🗳️

On Tuesday, volunteers gathered at Enoch Pratt Free Library for an evening Voter Registration Distributor Training led by the Baltimore City Board of Elections.

Thank you to Enoch Pratt Free Library for hosting us!

Democracy works best when everyone has access, and we're proud of everyone who showed up to make sure more of our neighbors can make their voice heard this midterm season.

Want to get involved? Contact [email protected]

08/12/2026

It’s Black Business Month, and in Baltimore, we don’t just celebrate. We build. 📈

Last week, we wrapped our two-part TD Bank Small Business Workshop Series: How to Grow Your Business — two evenings of market analysis, competitive strategy, and learning how to position your business to stand out.

This is what economic empowerment actually looks like: not a slogan, but entrepreneurs, lenders, and partners in one room, sharing the tools and access that build lasting wealth. The Greater Baltimore Urban League has been doing this work for generations, and the Haysbert Center carries it forward.

Huge thanks to:

🍽️ RK Exclusive — Chef Cheri Henry, Restaurant Accelerator Program alum, who catered both nights and fed us well

🏦 TD Bank — for sponsoring the series

🏢 Baltimore Community Lending — for hosting us

And to every entrepreneur who showed up ready to work — this month and every month, we’re behind you.

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512 Orchard Street
Baltimore, MD
21201

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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