Houston Area Urban League said the return of the National Urban League Convention to Houston will mean more opportunities for Black families and young professionals.For the first time since 1999, Houston will play host to one of the nation's largest civil rights and social justice events, and you can get a free seat at the table.Conference, where speakers and attendees will confront challenges facing our Black community.
More than 10,000 backpacks stuffed with school supplies will be given away to students in need, in addition to free health screenings, a legal clinic, and a college fair featuring more than 60 colleges and universities. A marketplace featuring Black-owned businesses, a business pitch competition and more will also unfold during the Saturday expo.
"One thing that we want the community to take away from this conference is that there's an opportunity for everyone to work towards becoming financially stable," said Rommell Williams, Houston Area Urban League's director of workforce development and training. "This is not only for them, but also for their children."