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Welcome
Southwestern Michigan
U R B A N     L E A G U E

Empowering African Americans and other underserved communities to secure a first-class education, economic self-reliance and equal respect of their civil rights through programs, services and advocacy.

Our Vision for Change

Join Us in Making a Difference

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About Us

The Southwestern Michigan Urban League (SWMUL) is a historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment, equality, and social justice. As a nonprofit community organization, we provide educational, economic, cultural enrichment, and health programs that empower adults, youth, and their families to achieve success in life.

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Together, we can create a society where everyone has equal opportunities and access to a better tomorrow.

Making a Difference

Community Events & Programs

Upcoming Events

  • State of the African American Community Address Opera Gala
    State of the African American Community Address Opera Gala
    Fri, Feb 28
    First Congregational Church
    Feb 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    First Congregational Church, 145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017, USA
    Join us for the 2025 State of the African American Community Address, featuring the premiere of Tangled Roots, an opera by Rufus Ferguson Jordan Hamilton and Carmen Bell, based on Born in Slavery: Slave Narratives from the Federal Writers' Project. *Please note that some of the language in the perf

Be The Change

Your Support Is Essential

Your support is essential! Whether through donating, volunteering, or attending our events and programs, there are many ways you can make a difference in our community.​

Learn More
Phone: (269) 962-5553
Address: 172 W Van Buren St.
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Southwestern Michigan Urban League is a proud affiliate of the National Urban League.. Copyright © 2025 Southwestern Michigan Urban League. All rights reserved.
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