Buffalo Urban League Young Professionals

10/11/2026

YOUR VOICE. YOUR VOTE. YOUR
FUTURE. - October General Body Meeting

* Thursday, October 15th
* 5:30pm
*Northland Workforce Training Center

Join us for a dynamic conversation on leadership, advocacy, and the power of your vote featuring an incredible panel of community leaders:
• Erie County Legislator Lawrence Dupree
• BPS School Board Member Stephon Wright
• City of Buffalo External Affairs Manager Malika Lee
• BULYP Vice President & Healthcare Advocate Jasmine Westbrook

This powerful conversation will explore leadership, civic engagement, community impact, and the role young professionals can play in shaping Buffalo's.

09/15/2026

Happy National Voter Registration Day 🗳️ Your voice matters—make sure you’re ready to vote!

This month, Vice President Jasmine Westbrook helped register voters at a Back-to-School Giveaway. Now it’s your turn:

✔️ Register to vote
✔️ Check your status
✔️ Update your information
✔️ Make your voting plan

📲 Take action today: Register through the New York State Board of Elections (https://elections.ny.gov/register-vote?)

08/14/2026

Members of YP enjoyed dinner together supporting Black Restaurant Week 716 and Buffalo Kitchen Club earlier this week. Join us this evening at The New Spot! Meet up flyer in the comments ⬇️

08/08/2026

The 9th Annual Black Restaurant Week 716 hosted by Buffalo Urban League Young Professionals in partnership with The Exchange at Beverly Gray begins on Monday, August 10th! Check out the specials for the week via BlackRestaurantWeek716.org

August is nationally recognized as Black Business Month, making this the perfect moment to honor the entrepreneurs who keep our communities thriving. This Monday, Black Restaurant Week 716 is back!

For nine incredible years, Buffalo Urban League Young Professionals has proudly celebrated and elevated Black-owned restaurants across Western New York, shining a spotlight on the chefs, creators, and entrepreneurs who flavor our city's culture.

We're proud to share that this is our second year partnering with The Exchange at Beverly Gray, a powerhouse resource hub for entrepreneurs. Together, we're ensuring Black Restaurant Week 716 is not just a celebration but a beacon of information, support, and opportunity for business owners.

Let's get ready for next week!!

08/03/2026

BULYP X 2026 National Urban League Conference ✨

13 of our members and our CEO affliate Thomas Beauford Jr. attended conference this past weekend in Nashville, TN. Our chapter received an award for being a distinguished chapter of the NULYP. Your commitment to networking, collaboration and advancing our missions continue to elevate our chapter.

Stay tuned for more content and exciting announcements this week!

07/13/2026

Community Wellness Fair ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Saturday July 18 from 11 -4 PM
FREE Wellness Fair
Family friendly - 199 Clark Street for more information please go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BbhZgPt2M/

06/30/2026

The 9th Annual Black Restaurant Week 716 is happening August 10th to 16th! Participating restaurants please register here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYctEygoL9MxODTOEhpnVV_hMkqS2UKtf7X2c8M2vlxIpUmA/viewform

✨ Calling All Black-Owned Food & Beverage Businesses in WNY! ✨🍴

📣 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 9th Annual Black Restaurant Week 716, happening August 10–16, 2026! 🗓️ Hosted by the Buffalo Urban League Young Professionals, this week-long celebration shines a spotlight on the incredible Black-owned culinary businesses that make Western New York a delicious place to dine!

🤝 We’re proud to continue our partnership with The Exchange at Beverly Gray, providing participating businesses with administrative, marketing, and entrepreneurial support to help maximize their exposure and success.

Who can register?
☕ Coffee Shops
🍽️ Restaurants
🚚 Food Trucks
🥘 Caterers
👨🏾‍🍳 Private Chefs
🍹 Bartending Services
🧁 Bakeries & Confectionaries
🥗 Meal Prep Services
🥤 Juiceries
🥑 Dietitians & Nutritionists
👩🏾‍🍳 Cooking Classes

📍Businesses must be locally owned, independently operated, and not part of a franchise.

💻 All registered businesses will receive:
✅ A featured business profile on our website
✅ A digital marketing toolkit
✅ Increased visibility during one of WNY’s premier celebrations of Black-owned businesses

📅 Registration closes Friday, July 24, 2026! Don’t miss your opportunity to showcase your business and connect with new customers.

🍴 Eat Black. Support Local. Build Community. 🖤

02/05/2026

Join us on February 11th!

The Buffalo Urban League, in partnership with the Burchfield Penney Art Center, invites the community to Vision & Verse, the third annual interactive celebration of Black History through art, poetry, music, and food. This free event will take place on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Burchfield Penney Art Center.

Registration is required and can be completed here:
https://www.bulny.org/black-history-month

12/23/2025

Our 8th Annual BULYPNY Adopt-A-Family was a success!

Thank you to our dedicated members and our sponsor, Erie County Legislator Lawrence Dupre. This year, we were honored to support 7 families, including 25 children, through The Buffalo Urban League Preventive Services program 🎄🎁

12/02/2025