Originally published: October 31, 2022 Pittsburgh Magazine It’s one of 25 Urban League affiliates around the country to receive similar donations from the billionaire benefactor. October has been a good month for the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh. The League announced Oct. 31 that it received $6 million from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott — [...]
Originally published: October 31, 2022 Pittsburgh Business Times The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh has received a $6 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. It’s the largest single contribution in the organization’s history. “We’re honored and grateful that Ms. Scott and her team have recognized the Urban League’s value and impact to the community,” President [...]
Originally published: October 31, 2022 WPXI PITTSBURGH — Philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott donated $6 million to the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, the largest single contribution in the Pittsburgh affiliate’s 104-year history. “We’re honored and grateful that Ms. Scott and her team have recognized the Urban League’s value and impact to the community,” President [...]
Originally published: October 26, 2022 Smart Business Times People often say, “Leadership is a lonely place.” I certainly understand why many believe that. As a leader, you must make tough decisions to implement your vision. Resistance can be demoralizing and frustrating, especially when you see clearly how you can move from where you are to [...]
Originally published: 10/25/2022 Pittsburgh Business Times The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh has received a $1 million gift from the Heinz Endowments. The grant will go towards the Urban League’s One Pittsburgh Now initiative, which aims to connect unemployed and underemployed working-age African-American individuals in Pittsburgh with employment. Specifically, the grant will focus on challenges faced [...]
Originally published: October 11, 2022 Pittsburgh City Paper Former board chair Alan Trivilino passed the role onto Smith on July 1, which marked the Urban League’s 105th year of service. Smith is a senior legal official at regional healthcare giant UPMC. Smith has led diversity and inclusion efforts at UPMC and American Airlines and [...]
Originally published: October 21, 2022 Pittsburgh Business Times I am an immensely proud Pittsburgher. I am proud to have been formed and shaped in this region. I have learned the value of hard work and determination and to respect myself and my neighbors. I've learned the value of community. I received quality education from our local institutions: [...]
Originally published: 10/19/2022 New Pittsburgh Courier This month’s feature highlights Dr. Bonny Rockette-Wagner’s work on physical activity and its ability to mitigate a myriad of health problems. Dr. Rockette-Wagner also notes that incorporating physical activity into one’s daily routine does not have to be complicated or time-consuming. Recently we connected with Carlos T. Carter, the [...]