Urban League of Westchester

The Urban League of Westchester is a historic civil rights + urban advocacy org., dedicated to empowering communities + changing lives in Westchester since 1918

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Celebrating James Weldon Johnson, a writer and civil rights leader who served as beacon of resilience in the face of injustice. His timeless masterpiece, a hymn written as a poem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing,' resonates with the soul-stirring anthem of Black pride and resilience.

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It’s time to advocate for change, empower ourselves with knowledge, and work towards a future free of stigma and discrimination. #HIVIsNotACrime #HIV

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Today, on HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day, we raise our voices against laws that fuel stigma and hinder progress in ending the HIV epidemic. Criminalizing HIV status only perpetuates fear and discrimination, hindering access to prevention and care. #HIVIsNotACrime #HIV

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We are calling for all of us in the movement to:
📢 Defend Democracy
📢 Demand Diversity &
📢 Defeat Poverty

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It’s time for us to FIGHT 👏🏽 BACK, and we’re using D3 as a catalyst to help the nation’s advancement toward justice and equity.

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In such a critical election year, our people and our communities are in an uphill battle against unrelenting attacks of unjust treatment, bigotry, and racism.

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The issues we face as a country, an organization, and a movement are not new, but the methods, foes, and tactics are changing. To advance towards justice and equity, we must change as well.

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Join us on March 7, 2024, 7PM at the Mount Vernon Public Library for the Westchester County District Attorney Candidate Forum Debate to understand the pivotal role of YOUR VOTE in shaping justice for our communities.

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Celebrating Gil Scott-Heron, a visionary wordsmith whose echoes still resonate today. His iconic phrase 'The revolution will not be televised' reverberates through history, a poignant reminder of the power of grassroots movements & the importance of authentic storytelling. 
#BHM

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Are you:
✅ Searching for a new job?
✅ Ready for a FREE opportunity to connect with hiring managers from Fortune 500 companies?
✅ Looking for tips on standing out in a competitive market?
Register NOW for our annual #BHM Virtual Career Fair on Feb 15.
https://t.co/JZPXYVLG1n

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Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to acknowledge progress in HIV prevention and care among Black/African American people, while recognizing the work still needed. To #StopHIVTogether, we must address HIV stigma and barriers.

#ULWC #ULWestchester #NBHAAD

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Celebrating Carter G. Woodson, an activist and scholar, whose vision birthed Negro History Week in 1926, igniting a flame of recognition and empowerment for African American achievements.

#BlackHistoryMonth

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🎉Join us in wishing Sorraya Sampson, our President and CEO, a Happy Birthday!

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Our area is under a Coastal Flood Advisory, High Wind Advisory, and Flood Watch until Wednesday, 6 PM. Stay safe and avoid travel unless evacuating or fleeing flood-prone areas due to the high-risk, life-threatening conditions.

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Set yourself up for success in 2024! Link your goals to values, create a roadmap, overcome obstacles, and reward progress for a successful year ahead. Let's make this year about real change and accomplishments, not just goals.

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Ready to make 2024 count? Let's break the cycle of abandoned resolutions! 🌟 #2024NewYear

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10 December 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of one of the world's most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). https://t.co/DJTDjGJDec

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Together, let's make human rights more than a concept – let's make them a lived reality. #HumanRights #HumanRights75

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On this Human Rights Day 2023, let's take action. Register to vote and vote for leaders who champion equality, AND engage and amplify voices for justice. Start discussions, ignite change, challenge anything that denies human rights. #HumanRights #HumanRights75