Southwestern Michigan Urban League - 172 Van Buren St W, Battle Creek, MI 49017 - (269) 962-5553

The Southwestern Michigan Urban League aspires to help African Americans and others in underserved communities achieve their highest true social parity, economic self-reliance, power, and civil rights. The League promotes economic empowerment through education and job training, housing and community development, workforce development, entrepreneurship, health, and quality of life.

Our Mission

The Mission of the Southwestern Michigan Urban League is to provide educational, economic development, cultural enrichment, and health programs to empower youth and their families.

Our Vision

The Vision of the Southwestern Michigan Urban League is to create a powerful alignment of community resources that helps to improve the academic achievements of children and youth who are at risk and enhances their capacity to be productive and contributing members of society while avoiding behaviors that can have long term negative consequences.

Our team

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woman wearing black scoop-neck long-sleeved shirt
Esther Bryce

Founder / Interior designer

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woman in black blazer with brown hair
Lianne Wilson

Broker

Jaden Smith

Architect

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woman smiling wearing denim jacket
Jessica Kim

Photographer

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man standing near white wall