Making The Movement The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle

On this episode our hosts Ashley and Ruhama say goodbye as the ULMS podcast takes a brief hiatus. Tune into the episode to find out what we have going on and what the future of the podcast looks like!
 
Brand New on the Block
 
Black Health Matters Vaccine Guide
For more information about the vaccine and our involvement as Black and brown communities visit our website!
Visit https://urbanleague.org/black-health-matters/
 
Employment Street Fair
Coming together to provide job readiness for the community and  FREE FOOD!
For more information on the event and to RSVP for on the spot interviews visit at www.UrbanLeaue.org on our homepage!
May 26, 2021 11AM - 3PM
1301 E Yesler Way
 
Keep up with ULMS!
Website: www.UrbanLeague.org
Instagram: @seaurbanleague
Twitter: @seaurbanleague
Facebook: Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle

Today we want to relief any hesitation or anxiety that might be surrounding the COVID-19 Vaccination. We want to acknowledge the very real and valid fears and feelings everyone has and to address the concerns our communities have been voicing. 

Disclaimer: WE ARE NOT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS! We are here to alleviate



Brand New on the Block with Ashley!

Check out www.UrbanLeague.org to find our new webpage for COVID-19 Vaccine Opportunities!

Find your local vaccine opportunity within the King County!


How to with Ru!

Visit our website at www.UrbanLeague.org to find the best COVID-19 Vaccine Opportunity for you. 

Once you've found the best option click "Register" and follow the prompts!




If you are experiencing any barriers with getting a COVID-19 Vaccine please call the Urban League at 206-461-3792 and say you need some assistance signing up for vaccinations and we'll help!

BHM Meals and Masks Event 
ULMS had a Meals and Masks event to provide free meals, PPE kits and COVID-19 testing for the community. If you would like to volunteer visit www.UrbanLeague.org/Volunteer and sign up for future opportunities! 
Interview with Seattle Urban League Young Professionals President Jawan Harris 
Here we give you a re-introduction to SULYP! 
Jawan shares with us what SULYP is, a recap on their Join Week, why it is important to have a collective of young Black professionals in the Seattle area, how to become a member and more! 
For more information on how to get involved and become a member visit their website at www.ulmsyp.org  
Facebook: @SeattleULYP 
Instagram: @theSULYP 
BHM Social Media Campaign 
An ULMS Black History Month Campaign that spotlighted notable Black leaders that have contributed to the growth of King County. 
Visit our Instagram and Facebook (@SeaUrbanLeague) to see which leaders we decided to showcase! 
Brand New on the Block! 
In this months Brand New on the Block with Ashley she shares with us how the Youth Design Program shared their experiences with Seattle officials.  
A recap of this live event is on our Facebook at https://fb.watch/3VfkGaq4FX/ 
To see what the students have accomplished and for more information about our Youth Web Design Program visit:  https://urbanleague.org/youth-web-design-program/ 
How to with  Ru! 
This episode Ru tells us how to sign up for a SULYP Membership! 
Visit www.ULMSYP.org and Click on “Become a Member!” on the top right corner of the page. 
Find out how you too can become either a Standard, Student or Alumni member  
 

Meet our Education Director, Rob Jones 
Youth Web Design Program 
The Youth Web Design pilot’s goal was to build community wealth by developing talent among youth and increasing small business resiliency, so that both youth and small business owners can thrive.  
Link to Youth Web Design Program where you can find the videos produced: https://urbanleague.org/youth-web-design-program/ 

 
Get Involved! 
To become involved with the next cohort, reach out to us via our Contact Box at www.UrbanLeague.org.  

 
Civic Engagement Team, Maya Manus: Advocacy Organizer & NiRae Petty: Civic Engagement Organizer 
2021 Legislative Agenda Framework  
This piece of document shows the important issues that the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle has deemed to be of high priority and importance. Find out what we policies and issues we are following at https://UrbanLeague.org/2021-legislative-framework/ 

 
Democracy Voucher Program 
Public funding for local candidates to have a chance to receive vouchers from registered voters within their respective areas.  To find out how to get these Democracy Vouchers contact NiRae Petty at npetty@urbanleague.org.    
Contact Maya Manus at mmanus@urbanleague.org 
For more alerts sign up at our website text “ULMS” 528-86 and follow the to ensure a sign up! 

 
Chef Edouardo – Soul of Seattle! 
Restaurants owned by Chef Edouardo Jordan 

Salare Restaurant - https://www.salarerestaurant.com 
JuneBaby - https://www.junebabyseattle.com/ 
Lucinda Grain Bair - https://www.lucindaseattle.com/  

Soul of Seattle 

For more information and get tickets visit www.TheSoulofSeattle.com 
Facebook & Instagram: @theSoulofSeattle   

Brand New on the Block!  

ULMS local job board is now live! 
Visit our website for more local job opportunities within the King County. 
www.UrbanLeague.org/ulms-job-board/ 

 

Episode two we are wrapping up the year 2020 and gearing up for 2020! We share with you what we've been up to, What’s New on the Block, a look into how you can get involved with us even virtually, another How to with Ru and what to expect as we go into 2021! 
 
We promised y’all some information on things we mentioned durig the episode... so here it is! 
 
What's been going on at ULMS? 
Our CEO Michelle was honored as one of the 2020 Women of Influence by the Puget Sound Business journal! For a full list of the honorees follow this link: https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/event/165208/2020/women-of-influence 
Day After Thanksgiving event meals were provided by C. Davis BBQ and can be found @C.DavisTexasBarbeque on Facebook 
BBPG Winners:  
Moe Vegan  
Seattle Chicken Express 
Jannah Child Care 
Queen Care 
A 4 Apple Childcare 
Samis Corner Store 
Trap Vinyasa 
Ta'alam Community Center 
The Copy Spot 
How to with Ru! - How to use WA Notify 
NEW! COVID-19 Exposure App  
Visit WAnotfy.org for more information and download the app! 
For iPhone users, WA Notify is accessible through your phone settings under “Exposure Notification” 
Episode 1 Birthday Giveaway Winners! 
We hosted a Birthday giveaway for the launch of Making the Movement! We have some winners and here they are! 
@dariuspresley  
@nessadeon  
@lexis_solana  
 
 
 The Black Voices Project 
Visit www.UrbanLeague.org/ black-voices-project/ and sign up to be in the book club! 
Join our Facebook group  
 
Brand New to the Block 
Holiday Gift Giveaway Event 
December 21, 2020 at First AME Church from 10:30AM-4:30PM 
Accepting monetary donations at FAME website as well as www.UrbanLeague.org 
For anyone interested or having any questions contact dwright@urbanleague.org 
Pre-registration is required to receive a gift 
 
    

Welcome to Making the Movement Podcast! Join us as we step in to our 90th birthday celebration. Join us as we sit down and talk to VP of Housing, Ms. Linda Taylor and our VP of Operations Mr. Augustine Cita as they take us down memory lane and share some of their favorite moments at ULMS. 
We also discussed voter information with our Civic Engagement Coordinator, Maya Manus. With the Election around the corner, we discuss the importance of voting.  
We share a lot in our first episode, Step In To It. Here are the things we promised we would share with you all! 
90 Day Wrap Up 
Black Business Directory: https://urbanleague.org/black-business-directory/ 
VP of Housing Department with Ms. Linda Taylor 
Rental Assistance -  https://kingcounty.gov/depts/community-human-services/COVID/eviction-prevention-rent-assistance.aspx 
Safe Lot Location –  https://urbanleague.org/homeless-outreach/ 
For more information about the services we provide head to our website at www.urbanleague.org 
Civic Engagement with Maya Manus 
Text ULMS 528-86 to stay updated with our Civic Engagement 
VP of Operations Augustine Cita
Career Bridge Program - https://urbanleague.org/careerbridge/ 
Shelter at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church - 124 21st Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 
Day Center – youth from 18-24. Located at 123 21st Ave. 8 AM – 7:30 PM 
Harder House - a living solution for young men can be found at at https://urbanleague.org/homeless-outreach/ 
How to with Ru - Donating to ULMS
Texting: Text @ULMS to 520-14 
Check: payable to the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle | Mail to 105 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 
Website: www.urbanleague.org | hit the donate button at the bottom of any page. 
Brand New to the Block  
Black Voices Project - https://urbanleague.org/black-voices-project/ 
ULMS Membership - https://urbanleague.org/membership/ 
Giveaway 
Follow @MakeTheMovePod  
Tag three friends under the first post on Instagram  
Answer "What month, date, year was the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle founded?"- BY November 16 - Announce on the 23rd