Detroit Urban League

Our mission is to enable African Americans and other persons of color to achieve their fullest potential.

The Detroit Urban League (DUL), also known as the Urban League of Detroit and Southeastern Michigan (ULDSEM), is a non-profit 501c3 organization that is one of 90 affiliates of the National Urban League.  

Since 1916, the DUL has provided critical services to disadvantaged citizens, organized the unorganized, and has established and promoted leadership of service to the greater Detroit community. The DUL has a broad-based Board of Directors representing corporate, financial, and service industries, as well as representatives from government, labor , and educational institutions.

For more information, visit https://www.deturbanleague.org 

Strides for Seniors

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Kickoff to 2026

On August 20, the annual Strides for Seniors was launched at St. Pat Senior Center - featuring a yard sale, DJ Tim and dancing, and a lunch of Detroit favorites like Coney Dogs, Boston Coolers and Better Made Chips.  The September long campaign promotes our neighborhood senior centers, powered by Detroit Area Agency on Aging, Detroit Parks & Rec and St. Pat.  Here's a 60 second video of the excitement.   

Healthy Aging Expo at Palmer Park!

What a day at Palmer Park! Over 300 were on hand September 26 for the Strides for Seniors Healthy Aging Expo - featuring music,...

Friday Live at Adams-Butzel

The Strides for Seniors “Friday Live” at Adams-Butzel Complex made it three great Fridays in a row!  The day included the famous Adams-Butzel hot...

Friday Live at Heilmann Center

The Strides for Seniors “Friday Live” at Heilmann Recreation Center on September 12 was jam packed with food, music, dancing, health checks, free produce,...

Friday Live at La Sed!

The Strides for Seniors “Friday Live” at La Sed Senior Center was a rousing success on September 5 - with food, music, dancing, health...