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An auxiliary of the Chicago Urban League and a chapter of the NULYP. REGISTER FOR METROBOARD EVENTS HERE: https://linktr.ee/metroboardcul

11/05/2026

🚨 THIS SATURDAY: PUMPKIN SMASH COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY! 🚨

What do you do with your jack-o'-lanterns after Halloween? Smash them for a good cause! 🔨🌱

MetroBoard is teaming up with Plant Chicago for their annual "Pumpkin Smash Event" this Saturday, November 7th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, and we’re looking for volunteers to join us!

Help us divert waste from landfills, support local urban agriculture, and keep sustainability fun - See below on how to participate 🎃🍂

1️⃣ Volunteer with us: Come lend a hand supporting event operations and community composting.
2️⃣ Bring a pumpkin: Bring your old Halloween pumpkins to smash and add to the pile!
3️⃣ Secure your spot: Tap the link below to RSVP.

📍 Where: Plant Chicago (4459 S. Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60609)
📅 When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🔗 RSVP Link: tinyurl.com/mbpumpkinsmash

Tag a friend who loves fall and sustainability! Let’s make an impact together. 👇🏽♻️

11/03/2026

TODAY IS ELECTION DAY! 🗳️

Today is the day to make your voice heard! As we head to the polls today, we’re looking back at the incredible momentum built this past Saturday during our "Step Up & Vote: A March to the Polls" event!

In honor of the National Day of Empowerment (NDOE)—a nationwide National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP) initiative—MetroBoard partnered with Chicago Votes to take civic engagement straight to the ballot box. We had 8 Young Professionals cast their early votes on-site, showing what community leadership looks like in real-time! 💪🏾✨

📺 Did you catch us on the news? Our march and early voting efforts were highlighted across Chicagoland! Check out our featured news segments on Fox 32 Chicago and ABC 7 Chicago as we represented young voters pushing for civic power.

If you haven't voted yet, TODAY IS THE DAY! Polls are open, and your vote shapes our community's future.

💡 Final Election Day Resources:

🌐 Chicago Votes: chicagovotes.org
🌐 BallotReady: ballotready.org
🌐 Judicial Guide: 2026retention.injusticewatch.org

Let's finish strong! Get out and vote! 🗳️🔥

10/27/2026

Your voice. Your vote. Your power. 🗳️🔥

In recognition of National Day of Empowerment (NDOE) — a nationwide National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP) initiative held every fall to drive economic empowerment, entrepreneurship, and community support for Black-owned and minority businesses — MetroBoard is partnering with Chicago Votes for "Step Up & Vote: A March to the Polls" 👣

Economic empowerment and political action go hand in hand. We’re marching together to advocate for this midterm election and make early voting a movement. Bring your energy, bring your friends, and let’s show up strong for our community! 💪🏾✨

📅 When: Saturday, October 31 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Start: Chicago Urban League (4510 S Michigan Ave)
🏁 End: Mollison Elementary School (4415 S King Dr)
🔗 RSVP here: tinyurl.com/stepupandvote

Spots are filling up — secure your place and let's march!

10/14/2026

🎉 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🎉

Last week, we gathered for our 2026 Virtual Leadership Candidate Forum, and as promised, every registered attendee was entered into our special drawing.

Join our MetroBoard President, Ann-Marie, in congratulating our lucky winner: Fredricka Dickens! 👏🏾

✨ Fredricka has won a FREE ticket to the Chicago Urban League’s 65th Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner on November 7th!

🎟️ Didn’t win? Don’t worry—you can still join us!
MetroBoard members receive an exclusive discount on tickets to the Golden Fellowship Dinner.

⏰ Act fast: The member discount ends this Friday, October 16th! Check your email inbox right now for your unique discount code and grab your ticket before prices go up.

Let’s celebrate Fredricka in the comments below! 👇🏾

10/01/2026

🗣️ FOR MEMBERS ONLY | Members, the future of MetroBoard is in your hands! 🗳️✨

Join the Metropolitan Board of the Chicago Urban League on Thursday, October 8 (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT) for our 2026 Virtual Leadership Candidate Forum.

Hear prospective officer candidates share their formal speeches and present their platforms. Plus, ask your burning questions directly to the candidates during the interactive Q&A!

🔒 Member Exclusive: This event is reserved exclusively for MetroBoard members.
💡 Not a member yet? It’s not too late! Join today to gain access to the forum, cast your vote, and shape the future of our movement.

📌 NOTE: This forum will take the place of our standard monthly General Body Meeting for October.

🎟️ Members RSVP Here: tinyurl.com/mbforum26
🔗 Become a Member Today: metroboard.org/join

09/30/2026

🏛️ THAT’S A WRAP ON FALL JOIN WEEK 2026! 🏛️✨

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who showed up, connected, and served with us during our Fall Join Week! Whether you kicked off the week at our "First Hand Democracy" film screening, networked at Metro-Mix, or got hands-on at our Refresh & Restore Community Service Day, we truly enjoyed being in community with every single one of you! ❤️🙌🏽

Join Week is all about bringing Young Professionals together to make an impact—and Chicago showed up in a big way! 🌆🔥

📲 DON’T LET THE MOMENTUM STOP HERE:

📩 Join Our Email List: Stay in the loop for all upcoming fall events! Tap the link in our bio or visit: metroboard.org/stay-up-to-date

🫱🏾‍🫲🏾 Become a MetroBoard Member: Ready to officially join the movement? Become a member and build with us: metroboard.org/join

💬 Have Membership Questions? Reach out to our Membership Chair, Olivia, at [email protected]!

Thank you for making this Join Week unforgettable. Let’s keep building! 💪🏽

09/21/2026

🏛️ WELCOME TO YP HOMECOMING! 🏛️✨

Fall Join Week 2026 is officially HERE, and the Metropolitan Board of the Chicago Urban League is inviting YOU to reconnect, network, and impact our city!

Join Week is our annual blitz dedicated to empowering young professionals and introducing you to the power of The National Urban League Movement. From Sept 23rd – 27th, we’ve got three dynamic events lined up:

🎬 1. RECLAIM YOUR VOTE: FILM SCREENING

What: "First Hand Democracy" documentary screening & civic discussion w/ Chicago Votes
🗓️ Wed, Sept 23 | ⏰ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 The Chicago Urban League Empowerment Center (8331 S Stewart Ave)
🎟️ RSVP: tinyurl.com/jwchivotes

🫱🏾‍🫲🏾 2. METRO-MIX NETWORKING EVENT

What: MetroBoard introduction + speed-networking to connect, build relationships, or spark a date!
🗓️ Thu, Sept 24 | ⏰ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 The Yard: Space to Work - Fulton Market (1101 W Lake St)
🎟️ RSVP: tinyurl.com/metro-mix

🌱 3. REFRESH & RESTORE: COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY

What: Hands-on volunteer cleanup, painting & organization! (Limited to 20–25 volunteers)
🗓️ Sat, Sept 26 | ⏰ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📍 Plant Chicago (4459 S Marshfield Ave)
🎟️ RSVP: tinyurl.com/jwserviceday

📲 How to Register:

Tap the links above to reserve your spot for each event! Tag a friend or colleague who needs to be in the room this week! 👇🏽🔥

09/17/2026

🚨 THE FINAL EVENT OF FALL JOIN WEEK 2026! 🚨

We’re closing out 2026 Fall Join Week with hands-on impact! ⚡ Following our civic screening and speed-networking mixer, join MetroBoard on Saturday, September 26th for our "Refresh & Restore: Community Service Day" at Plant Chicago!

As the third and final event of our Fall Join Week series, this service day is your opportunity to put purpose into action alongside local YPs. We look forward to seeing you next week as we tackle all 3 events together!

Here is how we’ll be giving back at Plant Chicago:

🌿 Garden Cleanup: Beautifying community green spaces
🎨 Painting Projects: Refreshing facilities to keep spaces vibrant
📦 Office Organization: Supporting internal operations for local programs

⚠️ CAPACITY NOTICE: To ensure a meaningful, hands-on experience, space is strictly limited to 20–25 volunteers. Spots will fill fast—reserve yours today!

📍 Where: Plant Chicago (4459 S Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60609)
🗓️ When: Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
🎟️ RSVP: Visit tinyurl.com/jwserviceday to lock in your spot!

We can't wait to see you next week for the full Fall Join Week lineup! 👀✨

09/16/2026

🚨 EVENT #2 OF FALL JOIN WEEK 2026! 🚨

Following our kickoff, the Metropolitan Board of the Chicago Urban League invites you to our "Metro-Mix Networking Event" on Thursday, September 24 at The Yard: Space to Work in Fulton Market!

As the second event of our Fall Join Week series, Metro-Mix gives you a fresh, interactive spin on speed networking while serving as your official introduction to MetroBoard. 🤝🏽

Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Select your category of interest when you RSVP.
2️⃣ Grab a seat at your table—whether you're looking to network, make friends, or spark a date!
3️⃣ Dive into conversation using table icebreaker jars designed specifically around your chosen topic.

Whether you're looking to elevate your career, build lasting personal connections, or get involved in our movement, there’s a seat at the table for you!

📍 Where: The Yard: Fulton Market (1101 W Lake St)
🗓️ When: Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
🎟️ RSVP: Visit tinyurl.com/metro-mix to lock in your spot!

👀 Stay tuned to see what else we have planned for the rest of Fall Join Week!

09/16/2026

Happy National Voter Registration Day! 🗳️

Legacy starts with taking ownership of our local elections and ensuring our voices are heard at every level of the ballot — To kick off our 2026 Fall Join Week, MetroBoard is proud to partner with Chicago Votes for a special film screening of "First Hand Democracy"! 🎬⚖️

This is the very FIRST event in our Fall Join Week series, where we’re mobilizing Chicago’s Young Professionals to reconnect, recommit, and dive deep into local civic action.

Judicial decisions impact our communities every single day, yet many voters leave the judicial section of their ballot blank. Join us as we break down the judicial branch, navigate early voting, and give you the tools to research judges running in this upcoming mid-term election.

🗓 Wednesday, September 23, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 CUL Empowerment Center | 8331 S Stewart Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
🎟 RSVP Link: tinyurl.com/jwchivotes

Grab your ticket, make sure your voter registration is up to date, and stay tuned—we have a full lineup of Fall Join Week events planned all week long! 👀✨

Address

4510 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL
60653

Telephone

(773) 285-5800

Website

http://www.metroboard.org/, https://linktr.ee/metroboardcul?fbclid=PAdGRzaAM-fPBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp5HiP9O5i1Wqbo-N53uc7dd

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