Available for interviews: Arva Rice, President & CEO, New York Urban League, Inc.

For your coverage of Covid-19 and how it is disproportionately affecting African Americans, as well as other related topics, we invite requests for interviews with Arva Rice, President & CEO, The New York Urban League, to speak about the work NYUL is undertaking for the community it serves in response to this pandemic.

The New York Urban League, an affiliate of the National Urban League, is a 501 (c)(3) civil rights organization enabling African-Americans and other underserved ethnic communities to secure a first-class education, economic self-reliance, and equal respect of their civil rights through programs, services, and advocacy in this highly diversified city. The New York Urban League is leading the way underserved African Americans are educated, employed and empowered across the 5 boroughs of New York City.  For the past 100 years, they’ve inspired, influenced and ignited over 1 million black people to achieve their highest aspirations, continually adapting to need generated by societal changes.

During this time of devastating pandemic the community needs the support of the NYUL more than ever.

Arva Rice can speak about:

• NYUL has established a Relief Fund for African American children and families

• NYUL Receives Grants from Pfizer Foundation, Million Dollar Round Table Foundation, Robin Hood

• Healthcare Disparities

• NYUL hosts a series of Virtual Town Halls with local, state and federal officials, civil rights leaders and medical professionals

– to provide information and dispel myths and untruths about the coronavirus

Upcoming NYUL Virtual Town Halls

An open forum for business owners to hear strategies to survive this time and thrive into the future, and hear about resources to support their businesses. We will also provide information for individuals to learn how they can support small business owners and become true advocates for entrepreneurship.

Melba Wilson, Melba’s Restaurant

Time- May 28, 2020 06:00 PM  To register: www.bit.ly/NYULriskybusiness

Thursday, June 4 – Outside the Classroom: Educational Support for Parents & Teachers

Recording available at https://www.facebook.com/newyorkurbanleague/videos/675221733039914/

a focus on mental health and well-being   Panelists included Lt Governor – Kathy Hochul, Ebone McIntosh Carrington, Harlem Hospital, Dr. Raji Ayinla, Chief, Department of Medicine, Dr. Michael Lindsey, NYU McSilver Institute, Danielle Belton, The Root and Pastor Kyndra Frazer, The Hope Center Harlem

“How COVID-19 is Affecting the Black Community,” April 9 with Harlem Hospital CEO Ebone McIntosh Carrington, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, Deputy Mayor Phil Thompson, State Senator Kevin Parker and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams

For over 100 years, the New York Urban League (NYUL) has led the way in the education, employment, and empowerment of underserved African Americans across the five boroughs of New York City. During this time, we are proud to have inspired, influenced, and ignited over one million Black people to achieve their highest aspirations. NYUL remains a vital resource for our city’s African Americans and other underserved groups. We invest to transform the lives of over 8,000 families each year by providing quality higher education options, economic opportunity, and community engagement. Visit us at https://www.nyul.org/; https://www.facebook.com/newyorkurbanleague/ and https://twitter.com/NYUrbanLeague

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Jonnel Doris, Commissioner, NYC Department of Small Business Services