Urban League of the Upstate

Today in my office at I met with Sam Sokolow, two time Emmy-nominated television Producer and currently the founder of Nice Media Studios, a Los Angeles and Toronto based independent television studio. Sam is currently Executive Producer of GENIUS, a scripted series for National Geographic Network. Its going to be an incredible 2024 ✊🏽

Thank you Upstate AHEC! We can't wait to begin our health career program with you, supporting students and honoring the legacy of Dr. EE McClaren👨🏾‍⚕️🧑🏽‍🏭👩🏻‍🔬👨🏽‍🔬

Berea High School, JV basketball girls volunteered to help Ameco Dial-Hendrix wrap gifts for the Urban League of the Upstate 21st Century Afterschool Program children!

Big news! The U.S. Department of Education just made FAFSA easier! They've jazzed up the form, so now, 610,000 more low-income students can grab Pell Grants. No more IRS fuss – you can zap your tax info straight to FAFSA. Starting in 2024, Pell Grant eligibility ties to family size and poverty levels, meaning more cash for more students. In a nutshell: FAFSA's getting a glow-up, making it a breeze for millions to snag more financial aid! 🚀

James Jordan of Jordan Development Company of Greenville was hired as the contractor for Phase 1 of the McClaren Institute rehab project. Jordan states, "I'm very big on history. I think that history empowers us. I think that knowledge of history shows us where we've been and is also an indicator of the great things we can accomplish moving forward." We are very excited to be moving forward on this project!

Co-Hosting with Apprenticeship Carolina building a strong and diverse workforce! Thank you Jay Jenkins and Ron Harvey for your leadership.

As we head into December tomorrow, let's celebrate Universal Human Rights Month by recognizing the inherent rights and freedoms that belong to every person, everywhere.

Human rights are not privileges but fundamental entitlements that every human deserves, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other status.

We all have the right to life, liberty, security, and freedom from discrimination. We have the right to education, healthcare, and a decent standard of living. We have the right to speak our minds, practice our beliefs, and participate in our communities.

This Universal Human Rights Month, let's commit to working together to create a world where everyone's rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled.

Thank you for your support of our work in the UPSTATE, I'm grateful for our beautiful staff team. Union County, we've got your holiday cheer!

excellent partnership orientation meeting. Thank you for the great work you do for

Maya Angelou's powerful words beautifully capture the essence of Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to the transformative power of giving. Just as giving liberates the soul of the giver, Giving Tuesday liberates us from the confines of materialism and consumerism, inviting us to connect with something far deeper – the joy of making a positive impact on the world.

This help out Urban League of the Upstate - our Century 21 afterschool program in Union County provides gifts for all members, and we are currently trying to fill over 150 shoeboxes for the kids.

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Sponsored by Apprenticeship Carolina and Urban League of the Upstate, this interactive event will help attendees gain insights into best practices for recruiting diverse talent, strategies for retaining a diverse workforce, and principles for building high-quality apprenticeship programs that prioritize DEI.

Register today! https://ow.ly/Fv4R50QbOG6

Great speaking at this morning. It's all about The Permission to Dream right ?!

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$30K PowerUp Competition Winners Announced | Greenville Business Magazine The top prizes for the inaugural competition for startups went to Method Performance Labs, Simplicity Community Pharmacy, and The Reading HQ

Recently the 21st Century Program hosted Reading Under the Stars with our Union County School District Partners. All schools in the district got together with their families and community partners to showcase what they offer, along with an author to come out to read to the group as a whole under the stars. There was also food, music, and dancing, and close to 185 people attended.

This fall the CDC has made things plain and simple, every American over the age of 6 months old should get the newest vaccine against COVID. The CDC also says that you can get the flu and COVID-19 vaccines in the same visit, but it’s typically recommended to get them in different arms to reduce soreness.

Did you know The National Urban League's Marc H. Morial stars in the documentary Gumbo Coalition with UnidosUS's Janet Murguía. The documentary highlights their work in the Black and Latino community, as well as what motivates their missions to combat racism in the country.

It is now streaming on Max!

Spent the morning at the YMCA of Greenville annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast. Thanks to HomeTrust Bank for being the presenting sponsor and to ULUS Board Member Drew Aughtry of HomeTrust Bank for joining us.

Spent the morning at the annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast. Thanks to for being the presenting sponsor and to ULUS Board Member Drew Aughtry of HomeTrust Bank for joining us.

Thanks Mr. River Hughes and for selecting as the winner of the special grant!

With the groundbreaking of the new minor league baseball stadium in Spartanburg, we dug into the history of baseball in the area. Have you heard of the Spartanburg Sluggers? They were a Negro League team that called Duncan Park home from 1926 until the 1950s.

Records show they may have even been around the area since the early 1910s when the Sluggers played “Railroad Bill’s team” from Columbia at the Spartanburg Fairgrounds on the north side of town on August 8, 1911, as part of an Emancipation Day celebration, and the winner was to receive a purse of $50.00.

Urban League of the Upstate had the opportunity to tour the Aden Bonded Warehouse last week. It is the future destination of tourism, hospitality, entertainment, and film in Spartanburg, SC. It will also be the location of the Cargo-ULUS film studio and theater.

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What a great turnout last night!

The 2023 SC Film, TV, and Entertainment Symposium Awards Ceremony last night.

Today we honor all those who have served in the military. Thank you, veterans, for all you've done!

The time has come - industry greats will impart their knowledge TOMORROW at the SC Film, TV, and Entertainment Symposium. We can't wait to see you there! 🌟🎥🍿

Project Ready is back in full force, with a new partner, Richard Yeargin III. This component will add an additional leadership development opportunity for every student, which started in October.

Looking to get involved with youth? Project Ready Mentors help students to progress academically, socially, and intellectually through enrichment opportunities and to develop essential skills and attitudes with the guidance of a trained mentor.

Help make a difference today in Greenville. Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/applyprojectready and share with your friends and family!

Thanks to the dedicated volunteers who used the office yesterday to ensure voters were able to exercise their right to vote - Lawson Wetli, Jim Hennigan, Meliah Jeffries, and JoAnne Hennigan!

The Urban League of the Upstate is proud to be a VOTING RIGHTS HEADQUARTERS tomorrow. We will have a staff of volunteers trained to support individuals in exercising their rights to vote while at the polls. It will be open from 6:45 AM through 8:00 PM.

225 S. Pleasantburg Dr. Suite E-11 Greenville, SC 29607

Election day is tomorrow! Be sure to know your polling place location, and bring your ID!

More people and organizations need to be brought together for a concerted effort to lower maternal mortality rates. The Urban League of the Upstate McClaren Institute for Health and Quality of Life is a step in the right direction. The National Urban League

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Election Day is Tuesday, November 7th. Be sure to know all your voting rights:

✔️ Vote if you are in line when polls close.

✔️ Vote curbside from your vehicle if you are physically unable to enter the polling place or if you are 65 or older.

✔️ Vote free from intimidation.

✔️ Get help voting if you need help due to blindness, disability, or you struggle to read English. Anyone can help you so long as they are not your employer or union representative.

✔️ Vote if you are detained pre-trial or if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor that is not a violation of an election law and have completed your term of incarceration.

✔️ Vote after serving a felony conviction if you have (1) fully completed the sentence, including any incarceration or parole, or (2) completed court-ordered probation.

Do you have your tickets yet for the 2023 SC Film, TV, and Entertainment Symposium? It's just 1 week away! Join us for panels, breakout sessions, key speakers and more for industry insights, networking, and inspiration.

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Our break-out sessions are jam-packed with some of the industry's best! Don't miss out on this event!

Register now; your seat is just a click away.
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Dr. Awan recently spoke at a Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County lunch and learn surrounding Building Bonds of Unity: Habitat for Humanity's Equity Build. Urban League of the Upstate and The National Urban League are dedicated to making sure that everyone lives in safe, decent, affordable, & energy efficient housing on fair terms, and we were glad to be able to support another local organization working towards bridging the housing gaps.