Metropolitan Board of the Chicago Urban League an NULYP Chapter

09/29/2025

EVENT CANCELLATION NOTICE:

We regret to inform you that tonight's Career Branding Pop-Up has been canceled.

We hope you can join us for upcoming events this week!

09/27/2025

✨ Know Your Rights. Know Your Risks.

Feel confident and prepared with our Know Your Rights Workshop—designed to help you understand key legal rights, advocate for yourself, and protect your community.

📅 October 15 • 12PM & 5PM
👉 Register now: bit.ly/sji2026

09/22/2025

🏁 The momentum hasn’t stopped—and this Fall Join Week (Homecoming Edition) is our chance to bring it all home.

From national impact to local leadership, MetroBoard is proud to be part of the inaugural National Urban League Young Professionals 2025 Fall Join Week as we reconnect, recommit, and recharge for the movement. Let’s make this homecoming legendary. 💼🎓

Check out our week of events!

Linked here: https://linktr.ee/metroboardcul?fbclid=PAZnRzaAM-MXpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp5HiP9O5i1Wqbo-N53uc7dd5JUgjUN9UQFZ5BfE6yILCkl_3m2mpoxDJO6IT_aem_7deqKA3pSidXs88d5CSGOA

09/20/2025

Our September GBM was what the people needed!

A cross industry power hour where members had time with expert professionals in public service, finance, tech, legal, education, and entrepreneurship.

Special shout out to the MetroBoard alum who pulled up to pour back into the legacy!

Industry experts:
Mitchell Clark
Ramatu Kandakai
Alexx Brown
Latisha Sanders
Jessica Sivels
Akari Muhisani
Evelyn Campbell
Jullanar Maalik

09/20/2025

📚 Earlier this year, MetroBoard donated a Free Little Library to the Chicago Urban League—and it has been a huge hit! So many books have been enjoyed that it’s time for a refill! 🙌

Help us continue spreading the joy of reading and promoting literacy in our community. ❤️

📦 Ways to donate:
✨ Amazon Wishlist – scan the QR code or hit the link in our bio
📍 In-person drop-off – Chicago Urban League (M–F, 9 AM–4 PM) or at any upcoming MetroBoard event

Let’s keep the shelves full and the minds inspired.

09/17/2025

DATE CHANGE

⚠️The Virtual Candidate Forum will no take place on Thursday, October 9 at 6:30 PM.

Voting will now take place starting at October's GBM on Thursday, October 16! Please see graphics for updated timelines.

Candidate materials coming soon!

09/12/2025

Who’s leading MetroBoard in 2026?! Our Virtual Candidate Forum for elected officers is here!

Hear prospective officers give formal speeches Ask them your burning questions re: their platforms.
Join us at our Candidate Forum to witness the future leaders of MetroBoard in action. Your voice matters!

RSVP here:

Join the Metropolitan Board of the Chicago Urban League is excited for our 2025 Virtual Candidate Forum. During this Forum, you will hear prospective Easy-to-use event registration and management service with direct payouts. Discover great experiences or create and sell tickets to your own general a...

09/07/2025

Are you a MetroBoard member interested in honing your leadership skills for the movement?

Attend a committee meeting of your interest and bring your ideas and project management skills to the table!

Fundraising: Execute events and ways to raise funds for MetroBoard programming.

PPD( Personal & Professional Development)

Civic Engagement

Community Service

Public Relation

09/02/2025

General Body meetings always have great content and org updates!

Come through!

08/22/2025

Job Hunting?

We are excited to collaborate with The Chicago Urban League Workforce Development team for our September General Body Meeting, September Surge Social: Prep, Plan, Position!

The purpose of this event is to connect job seekers to individuals established in their various career industries:

Tech
Healthcare
Marketing
FInance
Education
Real estate
Entrepreneurship, etc

Given today’s tough job market, we want to equip young professionals and job seekers with tools to become more knowledgeable and competitive.

Engage in facilitated group discussions, based on industry, followed by informal networking and resource tables.
Refreshments provided.

https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/mbsurge/

08/20/2025

Aren’t we lucky to have mental health professionals as MetroBoard members?

They left us full of joy and compassion during a recent virtual panel!

Don’t miss the next one!