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 [...]
Original article by the New Pittsburgh Courier can be found here. Rob Taylor Jr. - Courier Staff Writer September 26, 2025 Pittsburgh’s Black community had its stars out on Tuesday night, Sept. 23. From the 10th floor of 912 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown, the new headquarters of The Pittsburgh Foundation, with windows clearly showing [...]
Original article by Courier Newsroom At the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, we believe that building strong, connected communities is essential to the health and progress of Black Pittsburgh. Loneliness and social isolation are not just emotional challenges. They’re public health issues, and their impact runs deep. Social isolation is linked not only to mental [...]
Original article by Teresa Varley at the Pittsburgh Steelers For Larry Ogunjobi, being 'the first' is something that just seems to be a part of his life. Ogunjobi was a member of the University of Charlotte's first-ever recruiting class and played for the 49ers in their inaugural season. He was the first from the [...]
Original post by businesswire CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it awarded a $260,000 Corporate Strategic grant to the National Urban League, supporting the Affiliate Movement. Funding will enhance workforce development initiatives that help [...]
Original article by PennWatch Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon Carson announced the PBDA Board of Directors’ approval of 117 applications through the Digital Connectivity Technology Program for the distribution of 9,122 laptops to community institutions across 42 Pennsylvania counties for use by residents who do not have access to digital technology. The community institutions approved for [...]
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Condemns Racist Threats Targeting Black Americans Pittsburgh, PA- The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh is deeply disturbed by the recent circulation of racist texts threatening to enslave Black Americans. These messages, spread both locally and across the nation, are a stark reminder of an ugly history—a history where Black people [...]
Kamala Harris Float in Mount Pleasant Halloween Parade November 1, 2024 The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh in alignment with the National Urban League is deeply concerned about the recent incident at the Halloween parade in Mount Pleasant, where individuals displayed a disturbing portrayal of Vice President Kamala Harris in chains and shackles. This act [...]
