The Akron Urban League is a non-profit social service agency, National Urban League affiliate, and United Way affiliate, which seeks to improve the economic, cultural, social, educational, and recreational conditions affecting all citizens of Summit County, particularly African Americans, other minorities, and those most in need. As an affiliate of the National Urban League, it reaches nationwide audiences and partners with the other 100 affiliates making it a strong proponent for programs that can be replicated across the country.

Since its founding in 1925, the agency has sought to eliminate racial and other types of discrimination and to achieve parity for African Americans and other disadvantaged persons in every phase of life. These goals are addressed through the following:

1. Direct Services are provided to individuals and families in the areas of education, computer and business training, youth leadership, food/resource assistance, and many more areas.

2. Research is conducted to study social and economic issues essential to the formulation of policies at the local and national levels and to enlarge the body of literature about Black America. This information is sent to the national organization and published annually in the journal,