Tacoma’s
home for Black empowerment.

What do you do?

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The Tacoma Urban League was born out of the civil rights movement as a racial justice advocacy organization for African Americans and other people whom society has marginalized in the South Puget Sound. For more than 50 years, we’ve provided services, training, and advocacy to build social and economic equality. Thousands of people have passed through our doors and their lives have been positively shaped by the Tacoma Urban League.

Our 5 pillars of work

All our work is community-focused and community-led, including our programming. We offer people the information, and resources they need to realize their goals and dreams, in a safe, welcome space.

Our programs are focused on the foundations of a thriving community: Education, Economic Empowerment, Health, Housing, and Justice.

Five overlapping circles with the names of the pillars in each: Justice (red circle), Housing (Yellow circle), Health (teal circle), Economic Empowerment (gray circle), Education (blue circle).
Five overlapping circles with the names of the pillars in each: Justice (red circle), Housing (Yellow circle), Health (teal circle), Economic Empowerment (gray circle), Education (blue circle).

Black Business Directory

Our Black Empowerment Center makes finding Black-owned businesses easier than ever through our Black Business Directory. Search our directory and let us connect you with the services you need or become an individual, business, or corporate member for access to classes, events, discounts, and exclusive offers. Members have access to specialized training, grants, resources and networking events.

Buying Black helps our city thrive!

  • Search our Directory to find and support Black-owned businesses.

  • Become a member to list your business and access trainings, events, and more.

Get Involved

Volunteer

Learn more about what volunteering looks like at Tacoma Urban League.

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Become a Member

Join the Tacoma Urban League Guild to become a sustaining member.

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Donate

Contribute to funding our services, training, and advocacy that build social and economic equality.

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