Greater Baltimore Leadership Association

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Become a and serve your community! August 1 is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, which aims to address the continued need for poll workers to sign up ahead of the general election in November to Help America Vote and strengthen our democracy.

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Our ”BLACK JOB” is to empower African Americans and other minorities to achieve economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights. We aim to create a future where minorities enjoy full economic and civic participation. We provide a platform for members to contribute to the Greater Baltimore community, engage with the Urban League’s initiatives, and connect with peers who share a passion for social justice and professional development. We have doctors, lawyers, developers, business owners, and CEOs in our community. What’s your “BLACK JOB”?

📣MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT📣

BRAP, the Black Restaurant Accelerator Program, is back!

This is a 9-week program, powered by , , and , consisting of a series of workshops and 1:1 coaching guidance to scale and finance Black businesses. Once participants have completed their cohort, they receive a $8k grant award to expand, enhance, and sustain their food service business.

Applications close June 28 and training begins July 1.

🔗Click the link in our profile to submit your application today!

Dance the night away for a good cause!

Don’t miss 2: A Tropical Affair 🌴🛥️. Set sail from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Wear your best tropical attire and enjoy a Caribbean buffet by . Drinks are included 🍸🍹Don’t wait, tickets will sell out!

Ticket link in bio🎟️

Please join us in congratulating ’s Saturday Leadership Program (SLP) students and families for a successful year! Throughout the school year these 8th-12th graders have attended our FREE SLP, touring colleges and universities, participating in academic workshops, and learning to unleash their full potential so they can become leaders in their careers and communities.

Want to enroll your child in SLP? Registration is open! Visit GBUL.org or simply send us a DM to learn more 🎓👩🏾‍🎓👨🏾‍🎓

The countdown is on! Don’t miss By the Bay TOMORROW NIGHT, check out the awesome vendors that can’t wait to see you there 🖤✊🏿

The Greater Baltimore Urban League is celebrating 100 years! Stay tuned, we’re celebrating all year 🎊🎉

WE OUTSIDE! Thanks to everyone who came out for some healthy fun and fellowship at Cromwell Valley Park, followed by brunch at . Special shoutout to the fam from and who came out!

Juneteenth by the Bay! Don’t miss the outdoor movie and food fest! Watch Black-led movie: Creed III (PG-13) at Black-owned Pleasant Yacht Club. Gates open at 6:30 and the movie starts at 9 (dusk). Until then, enjoy music, food trucks and vendors. BYO lawn chairs and blankets, outside alcohol is permitted.

Proceeds support programming from GBLA and the Greater Baltimore Urban League. $12 donation, kids under 12 free. $20 at the door.

Shoutout to GBLA past and present (and future)! We’re fresh off of and still jazzed up on everything membership has to offer.

That’s the idea behind tonight’s GBM, “From Membership to Leadership: Navigating the Urban League Movement.”

Huge thanks to Nolan Rollins (GBLA past President and founding member!), Eric and Kelli White (GBLA former President; former GBLA member and former employee respectively) for coming and sharing their stories about all the has to offer.

Bonus: Elise is a future GBLA President!

****MARK YOUR CALENDARS****
📢The Maarifa Multicultural Youth Book Fair is coming soon!📚

This Book Fair provides children and youth with free books that celebrate diversity and enhances their understanding of many cultures.

Join on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the Waverly Y. For more information, contact Charmaine Turner at [email protected].

🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎 See you there!!

🌟 Join us LIVE on for the National Day of Service (NDOS) hosted by , , , , , and as we elevate community service efforts! 🌱 This year’s theme, “N.E.X.T. Level Service: Bolstering Communities Through Literacy,” focuses on innovative literacy initiatives in health, education, and economic empowerment. 💡 Dive into discussions with author and entrepreneur Kendra Brim and Korri Jones on the impact of literacy and STEAM careers. 📚 Don’t miss this Instagram live event on May 8th from 7-9pm.

🌟 Join us LIVE for the National Day of Service (NDOS) hosted by , , , , , and as we elevate community service efforts! 🌱 This year’s theme, “N.E.X.T. Level Service: Bolstering Communities Through Literacy,” focuses on innovative literacy initiatives in health, education, and economic empowerment. 💡 Dive into discussions with author and entrepreneur Kendra Brim and Korri Jones on the impact of literacy and STEAM careers. 📚 Don’t miss this Instagram live event on May 8th from 7-9pm.

🌟 Join us LIVE for the National Day of Service (NDOS) hosted by , , , , , and as we elevate community service efforts! 🌱 This year’s theme, “N.E.X.T. Level Service: Bolstering Communities Through Literacy,” focuses on innovative literacy initiatives in health, education, and economic empowerment. 💡 Dive into discussions with author and entrepreneur Kendra Brim and Cory Jones on the impact of literacy and STEAM careers. 📚 Don’t miss this Instagram live event on May 8th from 7-9pm.

🌟 Join us for the National Day of Service (NDOS) hosted by , , , , , and as we elevate community service efforts! 🌱 This year’s theme, “N.E.X.T. Level Service: Bolstering Communities Through Literacy,” focuses on innovative literacy initiatives in health, education, and economic empowerment. 💡 Dive into discussions with author Kendra Brinm and entrepreneur Cory Jones on the impact of literacy and STEAM careers. 📚 Don’t miss this virtual event on May 8th from 7-9pm. Link in BIO!

Flashback! There are more mayoral candidates in than and .

Kick It With the Candidates was one of the only events in Baltimore to bring together almost ✨ everyone ✨ running for mayor. and hosted the event.

❤️🤍💙 VOTE FOR MAYOR MAY 14 ❤️🤍💙

The were GBLA’s special guests. The program provides pregnant people with a doula FREE OF CHARGE, and is the only program of its kind. Doulas go a long way in addressing the crisis.

Here are some of our favorite parts of :

🖤 Former President speaking as a “Trailblazer of the movement.”

🖤 Experiencing the whole community, that there’s a whole wide world of us!

🖤 The all black party!

🖤 finance session, with real world tips (and tips for small business owners!)

🖤 Roomie gang! 🫶🏾

🖤 Plugging into , there are so many opportunities beyond our chapter!

🖤 Bonding with our executive leadership team. In the words of EVP :

Holding a volunteer position within a civil rights organization can be rough. Doing the work with ppl I love, respect, and admire is priceless.

Thanks for hosting , see you at nationals!

The Kickin’ It With The Candidates event was a fantastic success! It was an honor to engage with Baltimore Mayor and other candidates for mayor and city council. We also collected additional donations for our Community Baby Shower. A big thank you to , , , , and for hosting such a meaningful gathering.

There’s still time to donate to the Community Baby Shower!

April is month! We’re partnering with the Guild to collect items for pregnant and postpartum moms and their babies. Visit the QR code or link in our bio to donate by April 30.

🏡 Curious about real estate investment and home ownership? 🤔 Join us for an insightful discussion! 📈

Today, the GBLA team, alongside the GUILD, made a remarkable impact at our Community Baby Shower Drive held at The Orchard Street Church 🍼✨ President Coby Smith, Executive VP Jennifer Wicks, VP of Communications Sydnee Logan, and Guild President Carliss Maddox rallied together to support pregnant and postpartum women and their babies for April’s Black Maternal Health Month. Haven’t had a chance to contribute? Stay tuned for our next event or support through our digital registry.

All April we’re shining the spotlight on Black Maternal Health. GBLA, , and are raising awareness and collecting items to donate to pregnant and postpartum women and their babies.

Come network and fellowship at our April 16 General Body Meeting while also supporting this important initiative. Bring a new item with tags to .baltimore for our Community Baby Shower drive. Use the link in our bio to RSVP. We’ll see you there!

🌟 Calling all visionaries! 🌟

is seeking an exceptional leader to steer our course and inspire us to new heights!

If you’re a forward-thinker with a passion for empowering others, we invite you to join our journey.

Share this message so that maybe a family member, friend, or friend’s friend can keep sharing.

Eventually it’ll reach the best hire possible that’ll help us continue to make a meaningful impact in the Maryland community.

Our hearts are with those affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Sending strength to the families and gratitude to Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Governor Wes Moore, and all the first responders. 🙏🏿

DYK that Black women in the U.S. are nearly 3x more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women?

April is Black Maternal Health Month, and GBLA, , and are raising awareness and collecting items to donate to pregnant and postpartum women and their babies.

Come to our April 6 event to drop off new, unused items in person. For virtual item donations, use the link in our bio to purchase items directly from the digital registry or scan the QR code above for a list of items we are seeking along with drop-off instructions.

All donations should be received by April 17.

Thank you in advance for your contribution to Black women in Baltimore. Together, we can help stop the maternal morbidity and mortality crisis that is claiming far too many lives.

📣IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT📣

’s service events scheduled for tomorrow have been postponed due to inclement weather ⛈️

We are STILL collecting items for pregnant and postpartum women via the link in our bio.

Please stay tuned for event updates!

Join us for GBLA’s Industry Wednesdays at The Manor, in partnership with Len and CDock’s, on March 27th from 5 PM to 9 PM. It’s an ideal setting for networking with peers across various sectors. We’re also excited to promote our Community Baby Shower Drive at our booth. This month, we’re spotlighting healthcare providers, including assisted living and mental health business owners, but professionals from all industries are welcome. Looking forward to connecting with you there!

🚨Important Update🚨

There will be a location change for the Exploring Myself series taking place on March 13, 2024‼️

🗓️March 13, 2024
📍400 Cathedral St Baltimore, MD

We look forward to seeing you at our new location for March 13th.