Urban Leadership Institute :: If We Don't Invest in Our Youth, Who Will?
 
Urban Leadership Institute empowers youth
   
welcome to ULI welcome to ULI
Urban Leadership Institute (ULI) is a social enterprise based in Baltimore, Maryland. ULI focuses on leadership development by providing management, consultation services, program development, research and market analysis. We empower youth and adults to create and launch their own enterprises, and through these enterprises, to take greater responsibility for their lives and communities.  :: more about the Urban Leadership Institute

in the spotlight
Man Up: Recruiting & Retaining African American Male Mentors
Released on June 1, 2008, this report examines African American male perspectives on mentoring. It provides recommendations for grassroots organizations, churches and governmental entities involved in recruiting & retaining African American males to serve in mentoring programs across the country.  :: click here to view the report
news and events
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August 13-16, 2008
The Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Programs of Ohio 19th Annual Conference
The Toledo Hilton Hotel. This year’s conference is themed, “Rebuilding the Fallen Bridge: A Conference to Eliminate the Risk Factors that Produce Educational Achievement. David Miller will deliver the keynote address.

To register visit please contact (419) 255-4444.
August 13-15, 2008
The Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) 25th Annual Conference on Services to Youth & Families
Austin, Texas. Featuring LaMarr Shields For more information about the conference, please visit http://www.tnoys.org.
September 17-19, 2008
New Jersey Juvenile Detention Association & New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission- Annual Training Conference
Trump Marina Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey. David Miller will present two workshops on engaging youth from urban communities. For more information, please visit: www.njjda.org/Conf08/conf08.html
August 18, 2008
Inspired Teaching Alumni Conference
Washington Ethical Society, 7750 16th Street Washington, DC. (www.inspiredteaching.org). David Miller will facilitate a workshop on Race, Equity and Achievement.
October 3, 2008
Dare To Be Queen Train-the-Trainer Conference
The True Reformer Building. 1200 U Street, NW. Washington, DC 20009. Conference includes: Dare To Be Be Queen curriculum, training materials, Training Certification upon completion & Continental breakfast and lunch.

To register, download the registration form (click here), complete and fax to 410.467.1607. Payments can be made via check or credit card. For more information on the conference, click here.
conferences
Conferences Upcoming conferences:

The 3rd Annual Girls & Aggression - September 10, 2008
Designed to provide strategies to support positive female development as well as address anger and rage among girls.
:: more about this conference  |   :: download registration form

Dare To Be Queen - Train-the-Trainer - October 3, 2008
Dare to Be Queen is a “wholistic” and comprehensive curriculum for girls of all races, educational levels, and socio-economic statuses.
:: more about this conference  |   :: download registration form

Boys & Healthy Decision Making - October 9, 2008
A full day of intensive training focused on strategies to engage boys of color around healthy decision making
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  Listen to the NPR Radio Interview with ULI
ULI interview with NPR radio
LaMarr Darnell Shields and David Miller were guests of The National Public Radio interview as they were leading a recent anti-gang discussion at the Police Athletic Leaque in Northeast Baltimore. Click on the play button of the audio player below to listen to the NPR news report.
OSI Forum: Black Male Achievement—What Needs to Be Done
OSI forum - Black Male Achievement - What Need to Be Done The OSI Campaign for Black Male Achievement hosted a roundtable discussion facilitated by Shawn Dove. Panelist include: David Miller, Co- Founder of the Urban Leadership Institute and author of Dare To Be King Curriculum, Kenny Barnes, CEO of ROOT, Inc, Joe Jones, CEO of Center for Urban Families, Dr. Derek Suite, Full Circle Health and Kenneth Braswell, New York State Fatherhood Initiative. Click on the play button of the audio player below to listen to forum.
  nominate an amazing youth
Do you know an amazing youth? Are you one?
LaMarr Darnell Shields is a teacher, youth advocate, and the President and Co-Founder of the Urban Leadership Institute. Every day Mr. Shields hears about, or is in contact with, young people who are doing “amazing” things for the benefit of their country and communities. Now, in partnership with 92Q’s Big Phat Morning Show, he wants to celebrate these achievements through some fantastic new awards.
Adolescents and young adults are often stereotyped negatively, but there are so many young people in this country doing remarkable things that it is time they finally get the recognition they truly deserve. Every Friday at 9:00 a.m., on Baltimore ’s most popular morning show, The Big Phat Morning Show, La Marr Darnell Shields will recognize the “amazing” things that ordinary young people throughout Maryland are doing, through what he calls Amazing Youth.Winners will appear on The Big Phat Morning Show with LaMarr Darnell Shields. Only winners will be notified.

For a complete nomination form, please visit www.lamarrdarnellshields.com
Dare To Be King: What If The Prince Lives?
Visit our website dedicated to this comprehensive curriculum. The Dare To Be King curriculum serves as a "blue print" for Rites of Passage/manhood development training programs and organizations working exclusively with African American males. www.daretobeking.com
Urban Leadership Institute      2437 Maryland Ave.   Baltimore, MD 21218      (toll free) 1-877-339-4300      (local) 410-467-1605     (fax) 410-467-1607
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