Urban League Upstate Young Professionals

08/25/2026

🎉 Welcome to Our New Leadership Team🎉

We’re excited to welcome our 2026–2027 Leadership Team to the Urban League of the Upstate Young Professionals!

Your leadership, fresh perspectives, and passion for our community will help us continue creating meaningful opportunities to connect, grow, and make an impact. We’re grateful to have you on board and can’t wait to see all that we’ll accomplish together!

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our new board members! ❤️🖤

08/18/2026

Sankofa Scholars Parent Informational Session

📚 Parents & Families — We Want You In The Room!

Sankofa Scholars is preparing for another impactful year of academic growth, cultural connection, leadership, and community.

Whether your scholar is new to Sankofa or returning, this informational session is an important opportunity to learn more about the program, meet the team, ask questions, and understand how we can work together to support our scholars.

📅 Saturday, August 22
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 821 Whitlock Street, Spartanburg, SC

Come hear the vision.
Come get informed.
Come be part of the village.

Your scholar’s Sankofa journey starts with an engaged family.

👉 Parents and families, make plans to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!

08/05/2026

What an incredible weekend at the National Urban League Conference in Nashville! 🎉

Urban League Upstate Young Professionals, Urban League of the Upstate Guild, Urban League of the Upstate, and Board members attended National Urban League Conference in Nashville, TN this past weekend.

The Urban League of the Upstate Young Professionals was honored to be recognized as a National Urban League Young Professionals Distinguished Chapter, while several of our members received individual awards recognizing their outstanding leadership and service.

Congratulations to all of our award recipients! We are proud to represent the Upstate and remain committed to making an impact in our community. 🖤❤️✨

08/04/2026

Join the Urban League of the Upstate for the Hunter-McClaren Wellness and Empowerment Brunch, featuring actor, educator, activist, entrepreneur, and dedicated health advocate Mr. Lamman Rucker as our keynote speaker.

Beyond his successful career in film and television, Mr. Rucker has used his platform to promote healthier individuals and stronger communities. He has supported health and community initiatives connected with the American Heart Association, Association of Black Cardiologists, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, The Magic Johnson Foundation, Just Heal, and his nonprofit, The Black Gents. His advocacy also includes social justice, youth empowerment, Black male wellness, and community service.

🗓 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 City Club Greenville
55 Beattie Place, 17th Floor
Greenville, SC 29601

Come be inspired by a powerful message centered on wellness, empowerment, connection, and community impact.

Invest in yourself. Empower others. Elevate together.

Additional event and registration information will be announced soon.

07/29/2026

Congratulations Urban League of the Upstate Guild!!!

07/13/2026

Ready to make an impact?

The Urban League of the Upstate
Young Professionals is looking for passionate leaders ready to serve, grow, and create meaningful change in our community. If you're ready to lead with purpose, we'd love to have you on our board!

Applications due: July 24, 2026

Apply today and help shape the future! ❤️🖤

https://forms.gle/cRjEfiQHTjLKESsbA

07/12/2026

Strong families build strong leaders.💙

Join us for Family Night, an evening dedicated to connecting parents and families with valuable community resources, meaningful conversations, and practical tools to help young people thrive. 🌊

Whether your child is participating in the Made For More Summer Intensive or not, this event is open to the public, and we invite all families to attend. Enjoy complimentary food, connect with local organizations, and hear from speakers representing law enforcement, mental health, and education as we discuss how we can prepare our youth to navigate today's world with confidence.

📅 Tuesday, July 14, 2026�🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM�📍 Greenville Technical College – Prisma Health Building

This event is proudly sponsored by Public Education Partners of Greenville County and the Urban League of the Upstate.

Come be a part of an evening focused on empowering families, strengthening our community, and investing in the next generation.

07/01/2026

Connections. Conversations. Cocktails.

Join Urban League of the Upstate, Urban League of the Upstate Guild, and Urban League of the Upstate Young Professionals as we partner with Ajay’s Social & Cocktail for an evening of meaningful conversations, new connections, and community impact.

Whether you’re looking to expand your circle, discover ways to make a difference, or find a community of purpose-driven leaders, this is where you want to be.

06/25/2026