City of Philadelphia - File #: 080444

• File #: 080444
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: ADOPTED
• File created: 5/1/2008
• In control: CITY COUNCIL
• Final action: 5/1/2008
• Title: Honoring May as Young Blacks Give Back Month.
• Sponsors: Councilmember Reynolds Brown, Councilmember Goode, Councilmember Jones, Councilmember Tasco, Councilmember Rizzo, Councilmember Kenney, Councilmember Greenlee, Councilmember Sanchez, Councilmember Kelly, Councilmember Green, Councilmember Blackwell

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
5/1/2008	0	CITY COUNCIL	ADOPTED
5/1/2008	0	CITY COUNCIL	READ
5/1/2008	0	CITY COUNCIL	Introduced	Pass

Title
Honoring May as Young Blacks Give Back Month.
Body
WHEREAS, The success of the City of Philadelphia is inextricably linked to the success of the economic, educational, social and political success of the next generation of African Americans; and

WHEREAS, Young African Americans represent an important demographic as it relates to present and future prosperity for all Philadelphia citizens; and

WHEREAS, The Urban League of Philadelphia Young Professionals (ULYP) is the nation's - and region's -- oldest and largest community-based movement aimed at supporting the African American community using the Urban League of Philadelphia's "3-E" strategy of Economic Advancement, Educational Achievement, and Engagement; and

WHEREAS, The Urban League Young Professionals, an affinity group comprised of socially conscious and dedicated African American professionals, are unwavering in their outreach efforts to provide African Americans of all ages with leadership development, economic empowerment and community service opportunities; and

WHEREAS, The Urban League Young Professionals recognize the need for and importance of young African American professionals to boldly demonstrate their commitment to neighborhoods and communities across throughout Philadelphia through public service outreach activities; and

WHEREAS, The Urban League Young Professionals believes that it is imperative that African American professionals serve as positive role models in urban communities, specifically those with significant numbers of economically and educationally disadvantaged citizens, by contributing their individual, skill, expertise and talent through community and public service; and

WHEREAS, Urban League Young Professionals of Philadelphia has created "Young Blacks Give Back" Month, a citywide initiative designed to foster an environment that encourages yo...