Originally published: March 29, 2020 New Pittsburgh Courier These monthly pages focus on health disparities in the Pittsburgh region. They educate readers about key health issues and inform them about research opportunities and community resources. All articles can be accessed online at the New Pittsburgh Courier website (newpittsburghcourier.com). The monthly series is a partnership of [...]
April 2020
URA, Urban League among those providing assistance to Pittsburghers in need due to coronavirus pandemic
Originally published: March 26, 2020 Pittsburgh New Courier Post By: Rob Taylor, Jr. Pittsburgh is a ghost town. Which, in this case, is a good thing. A great thing. COVID-19, or novel coronavirus, is trying its best to spread throughout Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, the state of Pennsylvania, the United States of America, and the globe. [...]
February 2019
Tree of Life Rabbi joins a united front at Urban League event
By: Paula Reed Ward for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette For decades, centuries even, Esther Bush said, African-American and Jewish communities have been fighting the same battle together. For peace and equity. Fairness and opportunity. That’s why the president and CEO of Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh felt it only appropriate for Rabbi Jeffrey Myers of [...]
January 2019
City home ownership program assists record number of low to moderate income families
Originally published: January 3, 2019 South Pittsburgh Reporter The Housing Authority City of Pittsburgh’s (HACP) homeownership program helped 21 low-to-moderate income families purchase homes last year, a five-fold increase since the program was relaunched in 2014. All 21 households received closing cost assistance and 12 received a soft second mortgage – a forgivable mortgage with [...]
Let’s make every day a day of tolerance
By: Esther L. Bush Originally Published: December 19, 2018 Smart Business Pittsburgh One can reasonably argue that the opposite of love is not hatred, it is fear. Hatred actually focuses on the other person, even if negatively. Fear, however, is a prehistorically ingrained visceral reaction intended solely for self-protection. When it comes to abject fear, [...]
June 2018
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Faces Centennial Challenges
This year marks a milestone anniversary — and questions regarding the emerging digital economy — for the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh. As the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh celebrates its 100th anniversary, it’s difficult not to notice how many of the same battles waged at its inception continue today. The venues may have shifted [...]
March 2018
Take Charge of Your Health. Be Informed. Be Involved. … Down Syndrome
This month, the “Take Charge of Your Health Today” page focuses on Alzheimer’s disease, as it relates to those living with Down syndrome. Jennifer Jones, MPH, community engagement senior coordinator, and Esther L. Bush, president and CEO, Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, chatted about this topic. JJ: Good afternoon, Ms. Bush. It’s been awhile since you [...]
November 2016
Ronald H Brown Leadership Awards Gala 2016
Ronald H. Brown Leadership Awards Gala on Friday, December 2, 2016 at the Omni William Penn Hotel honoring Hallie Donner, Claudette Lewis, Ralph L. Bangs, Ph.D., and Reverend Dr. Harold T. Lewis. To leaner more about tickets, program ads, or corporate sponsorships please call or email 412.227.4229 or development@ulpgh.org