The Chicago Urban League

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:non-profit_organization
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:National_Urban_League
gptkbp:annual_event Urban League Gala
gptkbp:collaborates_with Universities
Local schools
Nonprofits
gptkbp:events gptkb:Workshops
Networking events
Job fairs
gptkbp:focus gptkb:Education
Economic development
Social justice
gptkbp:founded 1916
gptkbp:funding Corporate sponsorships
Donations
Grants
gptkbp:goal Increase access to quality education.
Advocate for policy changes.
Promote fair housing practices.
Reduce unemployment rates among African Americans.
Support minority-owned businesses.
gptkbp:has_programs Workforce development programs
Youth education programs
Housing assistance programs
Entrepreneurship programs
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
gptkbp:history Part of the civil rights movement.
Founded to address racial discrimination.
Influenced local policies.
Advocated for economic opportunities.
Promoted African American leadership.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Chicago Urban League
gptkbp:impact gptkb:Community_development
Economic empowerment
Policy advocacy
gptkbp:key_people gptkb:Karen_Freeman-Wilson
gptkbp:mission To promote economic and social equality for African Americans.
gptkbp:partnership Government agencies
Local businesses
Community organizations
gptkbp:publication Annual report
Research studies
gptkbp:recognition Awards for community service.
Media coverage.
Partnerships with influential organizations.
gptkbp:service_area gptkb:Chicago_metropolitan_area
gptkbp:type gptkb:activists
gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities gptkb:Community_service
Event planning
Mentorship programs
gptkbp:website www.cul.org
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Northern_Trust_Corporation
gptkb:Penny_Pritzker
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5