Greetings YP Family,

It is with great honor that I serve as president of the National Urban League Young Professionals. In this family, I have been surrounded by so many phenomenal people and today, I sit here in awe of your service to this movement and I am hopeful for tomorrow because of people like you. All across the country young professionals are giving their time, talent, and treasurer to change and empower lives in our underserved communities. Our nation is better because of your commitment to helping others. I love the young professional platform because it creates a space to utilize and develop the voices and talents of our generations through service to our communities. As we wrestle with the social justice and equity issues of our time, I am hopeful because I know your voice has power and I am encouraged because I see your creative and innovative ideas changing the world.

While we are proud of our accomplishments over the years, there is still more work to be done. With continued threats to our civil rights, safety, and support of our underserved communities, the nation needs the Urban League. Young Professionals play a crucial role in shaping the future of our nation. I am thankful for this Young Professional platform because it allows us to develop socially conscious young professionals who have a heart for their communities. Our nation is better because of your commitment to helping others and I am confident that with your support we will take our impact to new heights.

Thank you for your continued service to our communities and to each other.

Let's continue to change the world together.

Shalondan Hollingshed
President, National Urban League Young Professionals