Tacoma, WA — The Tacoma Urban League (TUL) is excited to announce the appointment of Desireè Wilkins Finch as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 30, 2024. With over 15 years of experience in community organizing, organizational development, and strategic planning, Wilkins Finch is well-positioned to lead the organization in advancing its mission to empower […]
2024 State of Black Tacoma Let’s Come Together
Join us for the 2024 State of Black Tacoma. We’re thrilled to share that the Tacoma Urban League is hosting the State of Black Tacoma Town Hall on Thursday, May 30, 2024, Evergreen State College in Tacoma, WA. Join us from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM for this free event where we’ll delve into crucial […]
Tacoma Urban League hosting 10th Annual Luau
We’re excited to invite you to the 10th Annual Tacoma Urban League Holiday Luau. Last year the event was sold out and we expect another great turnout! It’s guaranteed to be a fun night with authentic island food, live music, and dancing representing the South Pacific islands of Tonga, Fiji, Tahiti, Hawaii, New Zealand, and […]
Free Social Media Training for Small Teams
Our partners at Pyramid Communications are hosting a free webinar training about how small teams can streamline their social media efforts by creating a rock-solid strategy. Do more by doing less: developing a social media strategy for small teamsWednesday, Dec. 6 at 12-1:30 pm PT (online) By the end of this training, you’ll know: During […]
Strategies for Supporting Your Student
Everything you need to know about 504 & IEP plans. We welcome everyone to this two-part learning workshop next month. We understand how critical it is for us to stay informed and engaged in our young people’s education including those who may need extra support. Both dates 6-7:30 pm. Free dinner will be served. Families […]
2023 Empowerment Awards, Oct. 20
The Tacoma Urban League is excited to host our 2023 Empowerment Awards Dinner which will be held at Hotel Murano on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 6 PM. This year’s event will feature a Fireside Chat on Black tech, entrepreneurialism, leadership, and social justice with SoLo Funds and Culture House Co-Founder Rodney Williams, King County Councilmember Grimay Zahilay, and Black Future Co-op Fund Co-Founder and Washington State Senator T’wina Nobles. We invite you […]
Janice Lee named Tacoma Urban League CEO
The Tacoma Urban League Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the appointment of Janice Lee as our next CEO and president. Janice’s track record of nonprofit leadership and her deep expertise in strategy, business operations, marketing, and digital transformation, gives us great confidence that she is ready to lead the organization into an impactful […]
2023 Empowerment Awards
The Tacoma Urban League is excited to host our 2023 Empowerment Awards Dinner which will be held at Hotel Murano on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 6 PM. This year’s event will feature a Fireside Chat on Black tech, entrepreneurialism, leadership, and social justice with SoLo Funds and Culture House Co-Founder Rodney Williams, King County Councilmember Grimay Zahilay, and Black Future Co-op Fund Co-Founder and Washington State Senator T’wina Nobles. We invite you […]