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The Council of Urban Professionals invites you to our 2020 Vision: Reimagining the Future Leadership Gala on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at the Mandarin Oriental, New York.  Click here to purchase tickets and tables.

TECH & JUSTICE: Social Justice and Lawmaking in the Digital Age Technology has become the gateway of influence in legislative change, politics, and social movements. The Women’s March, #MeToo, #TimesUp, and many others demonstrate the impact of tech innovation. In 2018 social platforms and tech-driven civic engagement models sparked national change and established a new…

On November 15th, join the CUP community for the Inspiration Awards & Celebration - an unforgettable event that will bring cross-industry leaders together to recognize extraordinary CUP Catalysts with our first-ever CUP Inspiration Award. The evening, hosted by Michelle Miller will begin with a special ceremony for our cross-industry, cross-sector 2018 CUP Catalysts. Guests will…

Council of Urban Professionals' 11th Annual Wall Street Partners Forum Please join us on Tuesday, October 23rd for an exclusive evening with James P. Gorman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Stanley, for the Council of Urban Professionals (CUP) annual Wall Street Partners Forum.  Hosted by the Council of Urban Professionals and Morgan Stanley,…

This inaugural event brings together over 200 cross-industry professionals of color for a full-day interactive program.  Click here to purchase individual tickets for the Summit; to learn more about sponsorship, email mmartin@cupusa.org.  

Our signature fundraiser that celebrates the advancements of professionals of color, showcases CUP’s impact, and honors extraordinary leaders of color.  Click here to purchase individual tickets for the Gala; to learn more about sponsorship, email mmartin@cupusa.org.

Please join Jamila Hunter, SVP of Comedy Development for ABC, home of Emmy-nominated “black-ish,” “Fresh Off the Boat,” the upcoming return of “Roseanne,” for an evening of networking and conversation at CUP’s 9th Annual Media and Entertainment Forum!