Purpose Black Competitors

Established in 1910, The Urban League is the nation's oldest and largest community- based movement devoted to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream. Today, the National Urban League, headquartered in New York City, spearheads the non-partisan efforts of its local affiliates. There are 94 local affiliates of the National Urban League located in 35 states and the District of Columbia providing direct services to more than 2 million people nationwide through programs, advocacy and research. Our Mission The mission of the Urban League movement is to enable African Americans to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights

Black Enterprise (BE),your ultimate guide to financial empowerment, is the premier business, investing, and wealth-building resource for African Americans. Since 1970, BE has provided essential business information and advice to professionals, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and decision makers. PUBLISHING Every issue of BLACK ENTERPRISE Magazine connects 4.3 million readers on a personal level with African Americans who are serious about success. Our coverage is about you—your lives, your challenges, your aspirations. Our expertise will empower you to make the best choices when it comes to building your career, your business and, ultimately, your wealth. DIGITAL Achieving “wealth for life” isn’t a once-a-month task; it requires day-to-day, moment-to-moment engagement. With BlackEnterprise.com, you are always connected to breaking financial news and have direct access to exclusive BLACK ENTERPRISE broadcasts, podcasts, video, and live events. BROADCAST Women of Power TV Show - provides viewers with intimate, in-depth looks into the lives of some of the world’s most accomplished women, showcasing dynamic and accomplished entrepreneurs, CEOs, moguls, and charismatic leaders. Our World with Black Enterprise - is a groundbreaking, half-hour series that airs nationally. Our World offers a detailed, perceptive look at social forces and trends shaping modern African American life. EVENTS It doesn’t get more real than attending a BLACK ENTERPRISE event. Thousands of talented, ambitious men and women—just like you—turn out for each of our three annual conferences: the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit hosted by Nationwide® , the Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit hosted by State Farm®, and the Black Enterprise Golf & Tennis Challenge. These are fun events, rich in entertainment and recreation, but they are also serious networking opportunities where up-and-comers mix freely with industry leaders.