Groveland Four: Nine Steps for Progress and Action Plan

In April, the CFUL brought together community leaders for a Town Hall to discuss the persistent issue of racial and religious prejudice.

Following the event, the CFUL commissioned Nine Steps for Progress and a subsequent Action Plan that will help begin to address this monumental issue.

Please click here or follow this link to read the entire report.

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September 05, 2019

Florida Commission on Ethics

Congratulations to CFUL President and CEO Glenton Gilzean Jr. on his appointment to the Florida Commission on Ethics by Governor Ron DeSantis!

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August 23, 2019

Honoring Our Heroes 2019

Annually, the Central Florida Urban League and the youth of Orange County come together to honor members of the law enforcement community whom have made a significant impact in their lives.

The Lt. Debra Clayton Honoring Our Heroes event is one of many initiatives organized by the CFUL with the goal of bridging the gap between the community and law enforcement.

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May 16, 2019

Groveland Four: Where do we go from here?

Following the long-awaited pardons of the Groveland Four this January, the Central Florida Urban League will be bringing together community and cultural leaders on April 16 (6 pm) at St. Mark AME Church (1968 Bruton Blvd.) in Orlando for a public discussion set to tackle race and religious prejudice in society.

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April 04, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis delivers keynote address at CFUL Policy Breakfast

The Central Florida Urban League was honored to welcome Governor Ron DeSantis to our annual Policy Breakfast on February 22.

To watch his keynote address, please click here.

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March 04, 2019

Spectrum Community Day: March 2!

Come out and visit our booth at Spectrum’s Community Impact Day & Resource Fair on Saturday! PLUS, join us for a free mentoring session for young ladies, ages 13 to 18!

To register for the free mentoring session, click here!

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February 26, 2019

Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses Groveland 4, other race issues at Central Florida Urban League

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February 25, 2019

2019 CFUL Empowerment Award Winners!

On February 22 and 23, the Central Florida Urban League will proudly honor the contributions of a number of individuals and businesses for their significant impact on the people of Central Florida.

Joining the CFUL to mark the weekend will be two prominent political figures: Governor Ron DeSantis and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries.

Governor DeSantis will kick off the 2019 Urban League Weekend by delivering the keynote speech at the organization's annual Policy Breakfast and on Friday afternoon, Congressman Jeffries will take part in an exclusive gathering with local community leaders.