Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Celebrates Passage of the CROWN Act in Pennsylvania On November 25, 2025, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania made history by signing the CROWN Act — the “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair” legislation (House Bill 439) — into state law. This landmark law amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations [...]
PITTSBURGH, PA — The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh successfully concluded its Annual Thanksgiving Distribution on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The event drew hundreds of local families and connected attendees with onsite health and human services through the League’s Health & Human Services Village. “The generosity of [...]
On September 23, 2025, the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh convened civic, judicial, health, and academic leaders for its annual State of Black Pittsburgh forum. The event brought together more than 200 attendees for an evening of honest conversation, reflection, and a shared call to collective action. A Forum of Expertise and Urgency The program [...]
Board Appoints Esther L. Bush as Interim President & CEO Nationally respected leader returns to guide the organization during executive transition. PITTSBURGH, PA — The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh (ULGP) Board of Directors today announced that Ms. Esther L. Bush, retired President and CEO, has agreed to serve as Interim President and CEO effective [...]
