Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://ulpgh.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Launches Redesigned Website to Expand Community Access Across Western Pennsylvania](https://ulpgh.org/urban-league-of-greater-pittsburgh-launches-redesigned-website-to-expand-community-access-across-western-pennsylvania/) - Learn more about our newly launched, redesigned website to make community resources easier to find and more accessible across Western Pennsylvania! - [Ronald H. Brown Leadership Awards Gala](https://ulpgh.org/ronald-h-brown-leadership-awards-gala-post/) - Originally published: Pittsburgh Post Gazette 12/9/2019 When and where: Friday night at the Westin Hotel and Convention Center, Downtown. #LeadershipMatters: While the work of ending racism and creating a culture where everyone has a chance to thrive never stops, it is important to take moments to celebrate the great accomplishments of organizations like the Urban - [Media report March April 2020](https://ulpgh.org/media-report-march-april-2020/) - [Media Report - May, June, July & August 2020](https://ulpgh.org/media-report-may-june-july-august-2020/) - [Media Report - November December 2020](https://ulpgh.org/media-report-november-december-2020/) - [Media Report - March April 2021](https://ulpgh.org/media-report-march-april-2021/) - [Media report January February 2020](https://ulpgh.org/media-report-january-february-2020/) - [Urban League's Esther Bush & Howard Slaughter Discuss Their "Bank on Greater Pittsburgh"](https://ulpgh.org/urban-leagues-esther-bush-howard-slaughter-discuss-their-bank-on-greater-pittsburgh/) - Esther Bankon CBS 2 Take a look at Pittsburgh CBS Local's interview featuring Dr. Howard B. Slaughter, Jr., Chairman, Bank On Greater Pittsburgh, and Esther L. Bush, President & CEO, Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh and their discussion about the unbanked and underbanked residents of our region on how Bank On Greater Pittsburgh can help them - [Esther Bush on new Pittsburgh police chief Cameron McLay](https://ulpgh.org/esther-bush-on-new-pittsburgh-police-chief-cameron-mclay/) - Pittsburgh Urban League President Esther Bush shares some positive insights regarding new Pittsburgh police chief Cameron McLay. Listen to the podcast here. - [Urban League and the United Way Team up for Bank on!](https://ulpgh.org/urban-league-and-the-united-way-team-up-for-bank-on/) - The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh and the United Way of Allegheny County are partnering with many of the region’s banks to help you get a bank account. Listen Now! - [Bank On Community Awareness Banking Day](https://ulpgh.org/bank-on-community-awareness-banking-day/) - Bank On Greater Pittsburgh is proud to present their Community Awareness Banking Day! Join banks and other financial institutions from all around the city for over 4 days of financial literacy education as they teach the importance of having a bank account. These events will take place at various CCAC locations around the city. Refreshments - [Media Report June-August 2014](https://ulpgh.org/media-report-june-august-2014/) - Media Report June - July - August Part 1 Media Report June-July-August Part 2 Media Report June-July-August Part 3 Media Report June-July-August Part 4 Media Report June-July-August Part 5 - [Ronald H Brown Leadership Awards Gala 2014](https://ulpgh.org/ronald-h-brown-leadership-awards-gala-2014/) - Ronald H. Brown Leadership Awards Gala December 5, 2014 The Westin Convention Center Hotel 1000 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Requests the Pleasure of Your Company at the Ronald H. Brown Leadership Awards Gala Friday, December 5, 2014 Westin Convention Center Hotel Silent Auction and Reception – 5:30 p.m. - [30th Annual Urban League Sunday](https://ulpgh.org/30th-annual-urban-league-sunday/) - Join us on Sunday February 8, 2014 at the 30th Annual Urban League Sunday from 4 to 6 pm at the August Wilson Center 980 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. with keynote speaker Overseer Ennis Tait Church of the Living God, Avondale, OH with special guests Citywide Mass Choir Directed by Deryck Tines For More - [Ron Brown Leadership Awards Gala 2014 Highlights](https://ulpgh.org/rhb2014-highlights/) - [30th Annual Urban League Sunday Recap](https://ulpgh.org/30th-annual-urban-league-sunday-recap/) - Watch Video - [Media Report December 2015 - February 2015](https://ulpgh.org/media-report-december-2015-february-2015/) - View Media Report from December 2015 - February 2015 - [Media Report March 2015 - May 2015](https://ulpgh.org/media-report-march-2015-may-2015/) - Media Report March April May 2015_Part1 Media Report March April May 2015_Part2 Media Report March April May 2015_Part3 Media Report March April May 2015_Part4 Media Report March April May 2015_Part5 Media Report March April May 2015_Part6 Media Report March April May 2015_Part7 Media Report March April May 2015_Part8 Media Report March April May 2015_Part9 Media - [Ronald H Brown Leadership Awards Gala 2015](https://ulpgh.org/ronald-h-brown-leadership-awards-gala-2015/) - Ronald H. Brown Leadership Awards Gala on Friday, December 4, 2015 at the Westin Convention Center Hotel honoring Ron Lawrence, Jasiri X and Three Rivers Youth. To leaner more about tickets, program ads, or corporate sponsorships please call or email 412.227.4229 or development@ulpgh.org - [Just announced: RHB 2015 Community Leadership Honorees](https://ulpgh.org/just-announced-rhb-2015-community-leadership-honorees/) - Just announced: RHB 2015 Community Leadership Honorees 100 Founder Ron Lawrence, Jasiri X and Three Rivers Youth. - [Media Report June 2015 - August 2015](https://ulpgh.org/media-report-june-2015-august-2015/) - Media Report June_Part1 Media Report June_Part2 Media Report June_Part3 Media Report June_Part4 Media Report June_Part5 Media Report June_Part6 Media Report June_Part7 Media Report June_Part8 Media Report June_Part9 Media Report June_Part10 Media Report June_Part11 Media Report June_Part12 Media Report June_Part13 Media Report June_Part14 Media Report June_Part15 Media Report June_Part16 - [Listen to the UYEP ad running on WAMO](https://ulpgh.org/listen-to-the-uyep-ad-running-on-wamo/) - Click below to take a listen to into what this program is all about! - [Media Report September - December 2016](https://ulpgh.org/media-report-september-december-2016/) - [Ron Brown Leadership Awards Gala 2015 Highlights](https://ulpgh.org/ron-brown-leadership-awards-gala-2015-highlights/) - [Media Report January - March 2016](https://ulpgh.org/media-report-january-march-2016/) - [Media Report April - June 2016](https://ulpgh.org/media-report-april-june-2016/) - [Media Report July - September 2016](https://ulpgh.org/media-report-july-september-2016/) - [Ronald H Brown Leadership Awards Gala 2016](https://ulpgh.org/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 - [Media Report September - November 2016](https://ulpgh.org/media-report-september-november-2016/) - [History. Recorded. Voices of the Past Share Wisdom for the Future](https://ulpgh.org/history-recorded-voices-of-the-past-share-wisdom-for-the-future/) - Out of the classroom, and into the community... Cassandra Brown isn’t learning about black history from a textbook, a computer or even a classroom lecture. Instead, the 17-year-old is discovering the past through conversations with those who lived it. “We have never been relaxed in our work” Ms. Esther Bush is the President and CEO - [2016 RHB Awards Gala Video Recap](https://ulpgh.org/2016-rhb-awards-gala/) -  2016 RHB Awards Gala Video Recap - [Media Report December - February 2017](https://ulpgh.org/media-report-december-february-2017/) - [Media Report March - April 2017](https://ulpgh.org/media-report-march-april-2017/) - [Media Report May, June, July 2017](https://ulpgh.org/media-report-may-june-july-2017/) - [Media report August, September, October 2017](https://ulpgh.org/media-report-august-september-october-2017/) - [Rousing worship service marks Urban League centennial](https://ulpgh.org/rousing-worship-service-marks-urban-league-centennial/) - Written by: Peter Smith, Pittsburgh Post Gazette Photos by: Stephanie Strasburg, Pittsburgh Post Gazette Published: February 11, 2018 Original Article With pulsing gospel music, festive dance and a soaring call-and-response sermon that packed in a call to renewed social activism, the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh marked its 100th anniversary year in a gathering that - [Urban League Sunday at Central Baptist Church, celebrating their centennial, Feb. 11](https://ulpgh.org/urban-league-sunday-at-central-baptist-church-celebrating-their-centennial-feb-11/) - Coverage available at: https://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/2018/02/16/urban-league-sunday-at-central-baptist-church/ - [Obituary: Tim Nettles, beloved friend and board member](https://ulpgh.org/obituary-tim-nettles-beloved-friend-and-board-member/) - Over and over, family and friends use the same phrase to describe Tim Nettles, and it may be the ultimate compliment: He cared for people. Like the waitress he left a $10 tip after one of his first dates with his future wife, when he could barely scrape together $30 for the dinner. Or the - [Take charge of your health today. Be informed. Be involved. …Alzheimer’s disease](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-today-be-informed-be-involved-alzheimers-disease/) - This month, the “Take Charge of Your Health Today” page focuses on Alzheimer’s disease. Erricka Hager, health advocate, and Esther L. Bush, president and CEO, both of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, spoke about this topic. EB: Good morning, Erricka. Alzheimer’s disease is a health topic that we’ve never covered before. I’m glad we’re taking - [Wheatley to introduce resolution honoring Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh's 100-year anniversary](https://ulpgh.org/wheatley-to-introduce-resolution-honoring-urban-league-of-greater-pittsburghs-100-year-anniversary/) - HARRISBURG, Feb. 26 – State Rep. Jake Wheatley, D-Allegheny, plans to introduce a House resolution in honor of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh’s centennial year. The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh was founded in 1918 and promotes racial equality, self-reliance and community empowerment. Programs focus on housing, financial literacy, youth leadership and development, family - [Media Report January February 2018](https://ulpgh.org/media-report-january-february-2018/) - [Urban League Celebrates 100 Years, But CEO Says 'We Still Have A Very Long Way To Go'](https://ulpgh.org/urban-league-celebrates-100-years-but-ceo-says-we-still-have-a-very-long-way-to-go/) - The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh is celebrating its centennial. Founded in 1918, part of its mission has been to enable African Americans to secure economic self-reliance. President and CEO Esther Bush, sat down with 90.5 WESA’s Maria Scapellato to talk about how the Urban League's mission remains relevant as the organization embarks on its - [Take Charge of Your Health. Be Informed. Be Involved. ... Down Syndrome](https://ulpgh.org/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 - [Media report March April 2018](https://ulpgh.org/media-report-january-february-2020-2-2/) - [Take charge of your health today. Be informed. Be involved. …Hypertension](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-today-be-informed-be-involved-hypertension/) - By: Esther Bush, for New Pittsburgh Courier This month, the “Take Charge of Your Health Today” page focuses on hypertension. Erricka Hager, health advocate at the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, and Esther L. Bush, president and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, spoke about this topic. EB: Good morning, Erricka. Although hypertension, or - [Pittsburgh highlighted in Urban League’s ‘State of Black America’](https://ulpgh.org/pittsburgh-highlighted-in-urban-leagues-state-of-black-america/) - Homestead Borough, an underpopulated and chronically underserved community located near the city of Pittsburgh, has had its share of hard times. And for many students at Propel Andrew Street High School, whose challenges span the spectrum from poor attendance to failing grades, the road to academic success often feels like a dead end. In response, - [Take charge of your health, Be informed. Be involved. ... All of Us Pennsylvania](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-be-informed-be-involved-all-of-us-pennsylvania/) - By Esther L. Bush for New Pittsburgh Courier This month Dr. Steven Reis, associate vice chancellor for clinical research, Health Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh and the principal investigator of the All of Us Pennsylvania Research Program and Esther Bush, president and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, discussed the impact this research program could have on the - [WQED, Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh partner for town hall](https://ulpgh.org/wqed-urban-league-of-greater-pittsburgh-partner-for-town-hall/) - In partnership with the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, WQED will host "The State of Black Pittsburgh 2018: A Community Forum," a live town hall, at 8 p.m. Thursday as part of the Urban League's annual examination of political, social and economic conditions that impact the state of Black Pittsburgh. Educators, politicians, activists, and community leaders will discuss the - [WQED, Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh to host June 7 'State of Black Pittsburgh' forum](https://ulpgh.org/wqed-urban-league-of-greater-pittsburgh-to-host-june-7-state-of-black-pittsburgh-forum/) - “The State of Black Pittsburgh 2018: A Community Forum” will be presented June 7 by WQED in partnership with the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh. Co-hosted by Chris Moore and KDKA-TV’s Lisa Washington, the program airs at 8 p.m. on WQED-TV and will livestream at wqed.org. Esther Bush, President and CEO of the Urban League - [Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Faces Centennial Challenges](https://ulpgh.org/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 - [Take charge of your health today. Be informed. Be involved. …HIV and PrEP](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-today-be-informed-be-involved-hiv-and-prep/) - This month, the “Take Charge of Your Health Today” page focuses on HIV and PrEP. The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh’s Erricka Hager, health advocate, and Esther L. Bush, president and CEO, spoke about this topic. EH: Good morning, Ms. Bush. Our “Take Charge” readers may know that HIV and AIDS are previous topics that - [Take Charge of Your Health. Be Informed. Be Involved. ... Sleep](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-be-informed-be-involved-sleep/) - This month, the “Take Charge of Your Health Today” page focuses on sleep across the lifes­pan and its effect on our overall health. Erricka Hager, health advocate at the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, and Esther L. Bush, presi­dent and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, spoke about this topic. EH: Good morning, - [Take Charge of Your Health. Be Informed. Be Involved. ... Depression](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-be-informed-be-involved-depression/) - This month, the “Take Charge of Your Health Today” page focuses on depression. The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh’s Erricka Hager, health advocate, and Esther L. Bush, president and CEO, recently spoke about this topic. EH: Good morning, Ms. Bush. I’m excited that we’re going to be discussing depression and its effect on older adults. Despite the recent public health focus - [Community leaders call for violence to end after weekend spike in Pittsburgh-area shootings](https://ulpgh.org/community-leaders-call-for-violence-to-end-after-weekend-spike-in-pittsburgh-area-shootings/) - Multiple community leaders made a passionate plea Tuesday, asking for violence to stop in the Pittsburgh area. A joint news conference with the Black Political Empowerment Project and the Greater Pittsburgh Coalition Against Violence addressed seven shootings -- one of them fatal -- that happened last weekend. https://www.wtae.com/article/community-leaders-call-for-violence-to-end-after-weekend-spike-in-pittsburgh-area-shootings/22725895 - [City, Community Leaders Calling For End To Gun Violence](https://ulpgh.org/city-community-leaders-calling-for-end-to-gun-violence/) - PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – City leaders, community leaders and Pittsburgh police officers came together Tuesday morning for an impromptu press conference to denounce the recent gun violence across the area. “We cannot become numb, we cannot accept this as our new reality,” said Tim Stevens, CEO of The Black Political Empowerment Project (B-PEP). “Life is valuable - [Announcing new Vice President of Programs & Services for the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh](https://ulpgh.org/announcing-new-vice-president-of-programs-services-for-the-urban-league-of-greater-pittsburgh/) - For Immediate Release August 31, 2018 - The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, which annually connects over 20,000 individuals to human services throughout southwestern Pennsylvania, announced today that Regina L. Scott has joined the organization as the Vice President of Programs and Services. Scott is a former district administrator for the - [Media report October, November, December 2019](https://ulpgh.org/media-report-october-november-december-2019/) - [Media Report March-May 2014](https://ulpgh.org/media-report-march-may-2014/) - March, April, May Media Report part 1 March, April, May Media Report part 2 March, April, May Media Report part 3 March, April, May Media Report part 4 - [Expungement & Pardon Info Session](https://ulpgh.org/expungement-pardon-info-session/) - Join us on the second Friday of each month from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm for the Expungement & Pardon Information Session presented by Duquesne University School of Law Civil Rights Clinic. These session will assist the formerly convicted who are seeking a second chance at employment opportunities through the expungement procedure, to clean up - [Prep For Success](https://ulpgh.org/prep-for-success/) - Join us on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays from 9:30 pm to 11:30 am for the Prep for Success Program. These session will help individuals to receive guidance in finding employment, employability assessments, career coaching, job readiness, and even find referrals. For more information contact Carolyn Settles at 412.227.4821 or settles@ulpgh.org - [PNC Bank Info Session - August 5, 2014](https://ulpgh.org/pnc-bank-info-session-august-5-2014/) - Join us on Tuesdays, August 5, 2014 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm for the PNC Bank Customer Service Representative Information Session. PNC Bank has part time openings at their downtown Pittsburgh location. The job entails recommending PNC products and services to meet client's needs. Applicants will need to be sales and service oriented and - [Environmental Service Info Session - August 5, 2014](https://ulpgh.org/environmental-service-info-session-august-5-2014/) - Join us on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm for the Environmental Service Information Session. This session will help individuals who would like to prepare for a career in this industry. Space is limited so call today to reserve your seat! For confirm attendance or for more information call 412.227.4172 or - [Manufacturing Jobs Info Session - August 14, 2014](https://ulpgh.org/manufacturing-jobs-info-session-august-14-2014/) - Join us on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 1:00 pm for the Manufacturing Jobs Information Session. Do you enjoy working with your hands? Do you have basic math skills? Are you unemployed or underemployed? Come out and learn how Manufacturing 2000 has helped over 100 local manufacturers find and train the next generation of machinists. - [Kick Off of 95th Anniversary of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh and URBAN LEAGUE SUNDAY 2013](https://ulpgh.org/kick-off-of-95th-anniversary-of-the-urban-league-of-greater-pittsburgh-and-urban-league-sunday-2013/) - The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh kicked off its 95th Anniversary Year on 2013 with events beginning on February 9th and 10th, 2013, under the Honorary Chairs Judy and Ron Davenport, Ann and Leon Haley, and Nancy and Milt Washington. Past and present members and supporters of the Urban League attended the regional premier screening - [State of Black Pittsburgh 2012](https://ulpgh.org/state-of-black-pittsburgh-2012/) - Pittsburgh Steelers past and present and their parents joined Urban League President & CEO Esther L. Bush, Urban League Board Chair Annie Hanna Cestra , and Board member Andrew Stockey in a discussion of what it takes to raise children into self-reliant adulthood at the State of Black Pittsburgh 2012, which was held at Carnegie - [Ronald H.Brown 2013 Leadership Awards Gala](https://ulpgh.org/ronald-h-brown-2013-leadership-awards-gala/) - View the 2013 RHB Sponsor Form - [Media Report March-May 2013](https://ulpgh.org/media-report-march-may-2013/) - View the March, April & May 2013 Media Report - [Annual Report for 2011-2012](https://ulpgh.org/annual-report-for-2011-2012/) - Download the 2011-2012 Annual Report - [Annual Report for 2012-2013](https://ulpgh.org/annual-report-for-2012-2013/) - Download the 2012-2013 Annual Report - [Ronald H Brown Leadership Awards Gala 2013](https://ulpgh.org/ronald-h-brown-leadership-awards-gala-2013/) - Ronald H. Brown Leadership Awards Gala December 6, 2013 West Club Lounge at Heinz Field 100 Art Rooney Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212 The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Requests the Pleasure of Your Company at the Ronald H. Brown Leadership Awards Gala Friday, December 6, 2013 West Club Lounge at Heinz Field Silent Auction and - [29th Annual Urban League Sunday](https://ulpgh.org/29th-annual-urban-league-sunday/) - Join us on Sunday February 9, 2014 at the 29th Annual Urban League Sunday from 4 to 6 pm Ebenezer Baptist Church 2001 Wylie Ave, Pittsburgh, PA. Hosted by Reverend Dr. Vincent Campbell and the the Ebenezer Baptist Church Congregation with keynote speaker Reverend Dr. William H Curtis Mt Ararat Baptist Church of Pittsburgh, PA - [The Passing of Mr. Wendell G Freeland, Esq.](https://ulpgh.org/the-passing-of-mr-wendell-g-freeland-esq/) - We salute our dear friend and champion Wendell G. Freeland, Esq. at his passing. Wendell served as Chairman of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh’s Board of Directors from 1962-1967. Prior to becoming Board Chair, Wendell chaired the Board’s Education Committee and established the paradigm for dialogue between the African American community and the Pittsburgh Public - [Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh goes to bat to assist black community](https://ulpgh.org/urban-league-of-greater-pittsburgh-goes-to-bat-to-assist-black-community/) - By Matthew Santoni Published: Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, 10:24 p.m. For 96 years, the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh has fought to advance and assist the region's black community, and in a thunderous sermon at the annual Urban League Sunday service in the Hill District, the Rev. William Curtis said the group should not shy - [Media Report June-August 2013](https://ulpgh.org/media-report-june-august-2013/) - View the June, July, & August 2013 Media Report - [Media Report September-November 2013](https://ulpgh.org/media-report-september-november-2013/) - View the September, October, & November 2013 Media Report - [Media Report December-February 2014](https://ulpgh.org/media-report-december-february-2014/) - View the December, January, & February 2014 Media Report - [Job Openings & Trainings](https://ulpgh.org/job-openings-trainings/) - Upcoming Sessions on Job Openings & Trainings – all held in 3rd Floor conference room of Urban League Offices at 610 Wood Street, Pittsburgh Monday April 7 1 – 2 PM Bottom Dollar | Job Openings Tuesday April 8 1 - 2 PM Life Works | Training Opportunity Wednesday April 9 10 AM- 12 PM - [Monique McIntosh - New Vice President of Programs and Services](https://ulpgh.org/monique-mcintosh-new-vice-president-of-programs-and-services/) - April 3, 2014 - The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, which serves over 20,000 individuals in education, health advocacy, housing, early childhood and youth development, hunger services, employment, career training, counseling, and economic empowerment, announced today that Monique McIntosh has joined the organization as the new Vice President of Programs and Services. McIntosh is a - [Understanding Lupus](https://ulpgh.org/understanding-lupus/) - Join the Urban League Guild of Greater Pittsburgh on Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 10:30am - 2:00pm at the Urban League of Greater Pittsbrugh (610 Wood Street) to learn more about Lupus, its effects, and how you can best manage it in your daily life. There will be light refreshments, door prizes, giveaways, and much - [Take charge of your health today. Be Informed. Be Involved... 'Mobile Health'](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-today-be-informed-be-involved-mobile-health/) - This month, the “Take Charge of Your Health Today” page focuses on the intersection of the digital world and people’s health, called “mobile health” (or “mHealth”). Bee Schindler, community engagement coordinator with the University of Pittsburgh’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute, and Esther L. Bush, president and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, - [Take charge of your health...Be Informed. ... Be Involved. ...Gun Violence](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-be-informed-be-involved-gun-violence/) - This month, the “Take Charge of Your Health Today” pages focus on gun violence prevention. Erricka Hager, Health Advocate at the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh; Esther L. Bush, President and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh; and Bee Schindler, Community Engagement Coordinator with CTSI, spoke on this topic. EB: I’m so pleased - [Take charge of your health today. Be informed. Be involved. ... Maternal and infant mortality](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-today-be-informed-be-involved-maternal-and-infant-mortality/) - This month, the “Take Charge of Your Health Today” page focuses on maternal and infant mortality. Erricka Hager, health advocate at the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, spoke about this topic with Esther L. Bush, president and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh. EH: Good afternoon, Ms. Bush. When I heard that we’d be - [Let's make every day a day of tolerance](https://ulpgh.org/lets-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, - [City home ownership program assists record number of low to moderate income families](https://ulpgh.org/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 - [Take Charge of Your Health: Immunizations and Vaccination](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-immunizations-and-vaccination/) - This month, the “Take Charge of Your Health Today” page focuses on immunizations and busting some of the vaccination myths floating around. Bee Schindler, community engagement coordinator with the University of Pittsburgh’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute, and Esther L. Bush, president and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, spoke about this topic. BS: Good - [Tree of Life Rabbi joins a united front at Urban League event](https://ulpgh.org/tree-of-life-rabbi-joins-a-united-from-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 - [Take Charge of Your Health. Be Informed. Be Involved. ... Preeclampsia and heart health](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-be-informed-be-involved-preeclampsia-and-heart-health/) - This month, the “Take Charge of Your Health Today” page focuses on preeclampsia and heart health. Erricka Hager, health advocate, and Esther L. Bush, president and CEO, Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, spoke about this topic. EH: Good afternoon, Ms. Bush. I’m excited to have this conversation with you about an issue that is negatively affecting - [Urban League Sunday reinforces a unified Black and Jewish community](https://ulpgh.org/urban-league-sunday-reinforces-a-unified-black-and-jewish-community/) - Originally published: New Pittsburgh Courier 02/14/2019By: Christian Morrow and J.L. Martello “Urban League Sunday” is the organization’s signature event during Black History Month, and while its message over 33 years has long been one of striving for togetherness, that message may not have been delivered as forcefully as it was this year by keynote speaker - [Religious leaders, government officials discuss responding to hate](https://ulpgh.org/religious-leaders-government-officials-discuss-responding-to-hate/) - By: Andrew Goldstein, Pittsburgh Post Gazette 02/14/2019 Leaders of three different faiths whose houses of worship were struck by violence came together Wednesday night in Pittsburgh to discuss ways to combat hate. Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, of Tree of Life synagogue in Squirrel Hill, the Rev. Eric S.C. Manning, of Mother Emmanuel AME Church in Charelston, - [Nonprofits Want More Engagement With Pittsburgh School Board Elections](https://ulpgh.org/nonprofits-want-more-engagement-with-pittsburgh-school-board-elections/) - By Sarah Schneider for 90.5 WESA Less than 20 percent of registered voters cast ballots in the last four Pittsburgh school board elections, according to a coalition of 17 groups trying to get out the vote in the second largest school district in Pennsylvania. The Pittsburgh Public School District controls a $650 million budget and the nine members enact everything from - [The best way to eliminate hate? 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Walton asked a room of around 100 top African-American CEOs and community leaders to hold hands, close their eyes, and confront whatever discomfort they may feel during the second annual African American Strategic Partnership conference on Tuesday. “Allow yourself to wander, to think, to be - [Letter to the Editor](https://ulpgh.org/letter-to-the-editor/) - Originally published: New Pittsburgh Courier, 04/4/2019 Dear Editor: With the state budget looming, interest in the state investment in public education is higher than ever. While Governor Wolf and the PA legislature have increased education funding over the past several budget cycles, more continued investments —like the governor’s proposed additional $50 million for high quality - [Local leader honored as 'woman of power' at National Urban League conference](https://ulpgh.org/local-leader-honored-as-woman-of-power-at-national-urban-league-conference/) - By: Andrea Klick, Pittsburgh Post Gazette Longtime Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh leader Esther Bush was honored this week with a Women of Power award at the annual National Urban League Conference in Indianapolis. Since 1994, Ms. Bush has served as president of the local organization, which pushes for economic equality and civil rights for - [This court program, born in a mortgage crisis, is still saving Allegheny County homes from foreclosure](https://ulpgh.org/this-court-program-born-in-a-mortgage-crisis-is-still-saving-allegheny-county-homes-from-foreclosure/) - Joanne Lohuis was on the verge of losing her Swissvale home. Her long-term unemployment benefits had run out two years ago and she could no longer make her $650 monthly mortgage payments. The situation became more desperate each month. After about four months, the bank served her with a foreclosure notice and moved to seize - [RIDC donates Duquesne building to the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh](https://ulpgh.org/ridc-donates-duquesne-building-to-the-urban-league-of-greater-pittsburgh/) - Originally published: Pittsburgh Business Times, 9/20/2019 The Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania announced Friday that it had donated a three-story building in Duquesne to the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh. The building was constructed in the late 1800s to early 1900s and served as an office building for Carnegie Steel, which later became - [RIDC donates Duquesne building to Urban League](https://ulpgh.org/ridc-donates-duquesne-building-to-urban-league/) - Originally published: Pittsburgh Post Gazette, 9/20/2019 The Regional Industrial Development Corp. of Southwestern Pennsylvania has donated a former business center in Duquesne to the nonprofit Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh. The three-story Business Innovation Center is located on Library Place at Route 837, across from RIDC’s City Center of Duquesne, formerly U.S. Steel’s Duquesne Works. - [Take Charge of Your Health: Coronavirus](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-coronavirus/) - Published: Pittsburgh New Courier Post. 3/18/2020 This special edition of the “Take Charge of Your Health Today” page focuses on COVID-19 (also called “coronavirus”) and our communities. We hope this special edition can be a guide for residents in Allegheny County. Erricka Hager and Bee Schindler, community engagement coordinators, University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational - [Local Agencies Join Forces To Help With Rent, Mortgage and Utility Payments](https://ulpgh.org/local-agencies-join-forces-to-help-with-rent-mortgage-and-utility-payments/) - PITTSBURGH (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh’s (URA) Board of Directors this afternoon approved a new program for households at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) who have been affected by the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Housing Stabilization Fund is designed to provide short-term assistance to workers - [URA, Urban League among those providing assistance to Pittsburghers in need due to coronavirus pandemic](https://ulpgh.org/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. - [Koppers Joins Urban League in 'All One Pittsburgh' COVID-19 Campaign](https://ulpgh.org/koppers-joins-urban-league-in-all-one-pittsburgh-covid-19-campaign/) - Regional Effort to Provide Household Essentials to Underserved Neighborhoods; Help Stop the Spread PITTSBURGH, April 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Holdings Inc., a Pittsburgh-based integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds, has partnered with the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh (ULGP) to launch a community-wide fund to obtain and distribute - [Take Charge of Your Health: The Economic Impact of Coronavirus](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-the-economic-impact-of-coronavirus/) - Originally published: April 15, 2020 New Pittsburgh Courier - [To celebrate Jackie Robinson, Pirates will make deliveries to people affected by covid-19](https://ulpgh.org/to-celebrate-jackie-robinson-pirates-will-make-deliveries-to-people-affected-by-covid-19/) - Published: TribLive, April 14, 2020 Need toilet paper, or, perhaps, lunch? Pirates Charities will help those in need Wednesday while celebrating the 73rd anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the MLB color barrier. MLB typically marks the occasion of the Dodgers infielder’s memorable achievement by having every player wear Robinson’s No. 42. The games are canceled - [All One Pittsburgh Fund Raises $50,000 To Buy And Distribute Essential Supplies To Those In Need](https://ulpgh.org/all-one-pittsburgh-fund-raises-50000-to-buy-and-distribute-essential-supplies-to-those-in-need/) - PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Families in need of basic essentials like toilet tissue and paper towels could get them Friday on Pittsburgh’s North Side. The Urban League of Pittsburgh teamed up with Project Destiny and corporate partners, including Koppers and the Pittsburgh Pirates, for an essentials drive. The Urban League’s All One Pittsburgh Fund Drive has - [Urban League Leaders Respond to Civil Unrest](https://ulpgh.org/urban-league-leaders-respond-to-civil-unrest/) - Click Here to read the Urban League Response Letter. - [Urban League’s East Hills Family Support Center ‘reintroduced’ to its residents](https://ulpgh.org/urban-leagues-east-hills-family-support-center-reintroduced-to-its-residents/) - Originally posted on April 12, 2024 in the New Pittsburgh Courier Urban League’s East Hills Family Support Center ‘reintroduced’ to its residents Some of the staff of the Urban League’s Family Support Centers, which are located in East Hills, Duquesne and Northview Heights. A “Dress for Success” event was held, Feb. 28, at the East - [As Pittsburgh's homeless crisis continues to escalate, finding solutions has proven difficult](https://ulpgh.org/as-pittsburghs-homeless-crisis-continues-to-escalate-finding-solutions-has-proven-difficult/) - Originally published on April 3, 2024 in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette As the city grapples with a growing homeless population, some local service providers and Pittsburgh city officials have different ideas on solutions, and those conflicting priorities threaten to prolong an already escalating crisis. City and county officials have advocated for ideas such as building tiny houses - [PRESS RELEASE: Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh and Education Law Center Call for Action to Address Racial and Disability Discrimination in Highlands School District](https://ulpgh.org/press-release-urban-league-of-greater-pittsburgh-and-education-law-center-call-for-action-to-address-racial-and-disability-discrimination-in-highlands-school-district/) - Photo by Tawnya Panizzi, Valley News Dispatch/Tribune Review Articles on this topic: WESA: Click here. Tribune Review: Click here Post-Gazette: Click here. [Pittsburgh, PA – April 11, 2024] – The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh (Urban League) and the Education Law Center-PA (ELC) have jointly sent a letter to the Highlands School District — following - [Snowstorm? No match for annual Ronald H. Brown Leadership Awards Gala](https://ulpgh.org/snowstorm-no-match-for-annual-ronald-h-brown-leadership-awards-gala/) - Originally published in the New Pittsburgh Courier on March 9, 2024. URBAN LEAGUE RON BROWN LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS—Derrick Tillman, Alexandra Jones, Leah Lizarondo, Carmen Anderson. (Photo by J.L. Martello) Urban League’s annual event sees more than 400 attend, $400,000 raised Neither frigid temperatures nor a winter storm advisory kept the more than 400 celebrants from - [Take Charge of Your Health Today: Racial Trauma](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-today-racial-trauma/) - Originally published in the New Pittsburgh Courier on November 15, 2023. CARLOS T. CARTER This month, Take Charge of Your Health Today is focusing on intergenerational and racial trauma, it’s impact on the Black community, and ways to help people break the trauma cycle and begin the healing process. We asked Carlos Carter, President and - [Take Charge of Your Health Today. 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Engaged Black fathers are supremely - [SEEN: Urban League Leadership Awards dinner raises over $400,000](https://ulpgh.org/seen-urban-league-leadership-awards-dinner-raises-over-400000/) - Originally published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on February 21, 2024 More than 400 guests helped to raise over $400,000 for the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh’s programs and services during the 28th annual Ronald H. Brown Leadership Awards dinner at the Rivers Casino, Friday night. The dinner was chaired by second lady of Pennsylvania Blayre - [Innamorato clarifies details of ‘500 in 500’ housing plan after criticism](https://ulpgh.org/innamorato-clarifies-details-of-500-in-500-housing-plan-after-criticism/) - Original article by Steve Bohnel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, published on June 10, 2024 Criticism of a new housing initiative introduced by Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato last week has prompted the county’s chief elected official to offer more specifics about its implementation — suggesting that homeless people will not be lodged in senior living - [Debate didn’t make things easier for Pittsburgh’s Black and Latino voters](https://ulpgh.org/debate-didnt-make-things-easier-for-pittsburghs-black-and-latino-voters/) - Original article by Anna Rubenstein and Elena Eisenstadt of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette Demetrius Ivy couldn’t hold back his laughter when remembering Joe Biden’s performance in the first presidential debate. “It’s hard to know if Joe knew where he was,” he said. “He was bad on the issues.” But Mr. Ivy, 57, a Black voter in Pittsburgh, - [Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Announces Bryan Iams as Board Chair Along with New Board Members](https://ulpgh.org/urban-league-of-greater-pittsburgh-announces-bryan-iams-as-board-chair-along-with-new-board-members/) - The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh proudly announces Bryan Iams as its new Board Chair, succeeding Andrea Clark Smith, Esq., who passed the gavel to Mr. Iams on Thursday, June 27, 2024. The transition took place during a brief ceremony at the Urban League's annual meeting in the Barco Law Library on the University of - [Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Joins Congresswoman Summer Lee For Press Conference and Roundtable Discussion with CFPB Director Chopra to Fight Back Against Junk Fees and Protect Low-to Moderate-Income Families](https://ulpgh.org/urban-league-of-greater-pittsburgh-joins-congresswoman-summer-lee-hosts-press-conference-and-roundtable-discussion-with-cfpb-director-chopra-local-leaders-and-community-advocates-to-fight-back-again/) - **For Immediate Release** Kyla Gill, Kyla.Gill@mail.house.gov Vaibhav Vijay, Vaibhav.Vijay@mail.house.gov Congresswoman Summer Lee Hosts Press Conference and Roundtable Discussion with CFPB Director Chopra, Local Leaders, and Community Advocates to Fight Back Against Junk Fees and Protect Low-to Moderate-Income Families [Original article: https://summerlee.house.gov/posts/congresswoman-summer-lee-hosts-press-conference-and-roundtable-discussion-with-cfpb-director-chopra-local-leaders-and-community-advocates-to-fight-back-against-junk-fees-and-protect-low-to-moderate] Pittsburgh, PA – August 6th, 2024 – Today, Congresswoman Summer Lee joined Consumer Financial - [Take Charge of Your Health Today…Black Maternal Health](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-todayblack-maternal-health/) - Original article by Courier Newsroom Black maternal mortality is the higher rate at which Black women die during pregnancy, childbirth, or shortly after giving birth compared to women of other races. The disparity is a major public health issue that happens because of systemic racism and unequal access to (and quality of) healthcare. Education, income, - [Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh hosts ‘Party at the Polls’ to address election ballot issues](https://ulpgh.org/urban-league-of-greater-pittsburgh-hosts-party-at-the-polls-to-address-election-ballot-issues/) - By Elisa Schwartzmiller WPXI-TV, October 20, 2024 PITTSBURGH — The National Urban League was present at the P3 Party at the Polls Fest hosted by the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh on October 19 and 20. 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To address this issue, the Greater Pittsburgh Digital Inclusion Alliance (GPDIA) convened a network of Western Pennsylvania organizations and launched a targeted effort to bridge the region’s digital - [Press Release - Kamala Harris Float in Mount Pleasant Halloween Parade](https://ulpgh.org/press-release-kamala-harris-float-in-mount-pleasant-halloween-parade/) - 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. 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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 - [Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh holds gala to recognize people improving local communities](https://ulpgh.org/urban-league-of-greater-pittsburgh-holds-gala-to-recognize-people-improving-local-communities/) - By WPXI.com News Staff Original Article here PITTSBURGH — The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh held its “Leadership Awards Gala” on Friday. The event celebrates people who work to keep their communities strong and vibrant. This year’s honorees included: LaTrenda Leonard Sherrill, Donta Green, Latasha Wilson-Batch, Charlie Batch, Daniel Onorato and Marimba Milliones. Several of the - [Pittsburgh advocacy groups denounce dismantling of DEI initiatives](https://ulpgh.org/pittsburgh-advocacy-groups-denounce-dismantling-of-dei-initiatives/) - By Sheldon Ingram WTAE Reporter Updated: 6:21 PM EDT Mar 17, 2025 Original Article here PITTSBURGH — Members of the Black Political Empowerment Project defended the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion at a Monday news conference while saying a strategy is already established with the local corporate community to keep them in place. Members - [Take Charge of Your Health Today…Food Security](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-todayfood-security/) - New Pittsburgh Courier By Courier Newsroom March 19, 2025 Original article here In this month’s Take Charge of Your Health Today, we’re spotlighting the Bridges to Care initiative in McKeesport, including its food security intervention and access to good nutrition. For decades, this has been a strong focus for the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh. With that in - [Take Charge of Your Health Today…Fatherhood](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-todayfatherhood/) - By Courier Newsroom New Pittsburgh Courier January 15, 2025 Original Article here This month’s health focus is on Fatherhood, including harmful and untruthful stereotypes about the lack of presence of Black fathers in their children’s lives. We asked Carlos T. Carter, President & CEO of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, to address the importance of - [29th Annual Ronald H. Brown Leadership Awards Gala — Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh](https://ulpgh.org/29th-annual-ronald-h-brown-leadership-awards-gala-urban-league-of-greater-pittsburgh/) - April 5, 2025 Original Article by Courier Newsroom See original article here ALL THE AWARDEES AT THE URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER PITTSBURGH’S 2025 RON BROWN AWARDS, MARCH 21, AT THE WESTIN. CARLOS CARTER, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER PITTSBURGH. AWARDEE DONTA GREEN AWARDEE LATRENDA L. 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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 - [The ‘State of Black Pittsburgh’ Urban League’s annual event; Mayor Gainey says more collaboration is the key to prosperity](https://ulpgh.org/the-state-of-black-pittsburgh-urban-leagues-annual-event-mayor-gainey-says-more-collaboration-is-the-key-to-prosperity/) - 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 - [Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Highlights Key Voices at 2025 State of Black Pittsburgh](https://ulpgh.org/urban-league-of-greater-pittsburgh-highlights-key-voices-at-2025-state-of-black-pittsburgh/) - 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. 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Organizations serving the community’s most vulnerable are confronting questions about how to continue their operations if they lose consistent funding from the state. Recalling the fallout of the 2015-16 budget impasse, advocates - [The City of Pittsburgh Sits Down with White House Delegation for a Roundtable Discussion on the City's Designation as a Workforce Hub](https://ulpgh.org/the-city-of-pittsburgh-sits-down-with-white-house-delegation-for-a-roundtable-discussion-on-the-citys-designation-as-a-workforce-hub/) - Originally posted on August 11 by Pittsburghpa.gov The City of Pittsburgh Sits Down with White House Delegation for a Roundtable Discussion on the City's Designation as a Workforce Hub PITTSBURGH — Today, Senior Advisor to the President and Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu met with officials and leaders from the City of Pittsburgh to further advance the - [Take Charge of Your Health Today: Incarceration](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-today-incarceration/) - Originally posted on July 19, 2023 by the New Pittsburgh Courier CARLOS T. CARTER As we continue our discussion around the Social Determinants of Health, we are centering on incarceration and its impact on health. Carlos T. Carter, President and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, shares his ideas: What are your thoughts on - [Take Charge of Your Health. Be Informed Be Involved... Cannabis Use and Youth](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-be-informed-be-involved-cannabis-use-and-youth/) - Published 4/13/2022 New Pittsburgh Courier It’s important to note that while cannabis can have positive effects medicinally for large portions of the population, it can negatively impact youth who use and abuse it. We spoke with Carlos T. Carter, President and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh about his thoughts on cannabis use - [Take Charge of Your Health. Be Informed. Be Involved: Climate Change](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-be-informed-be-involved-climate-change/) - [Take Charge of Your Health Today. Be Informed. 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Be Empowered.](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-be-informed-be-empowered/) - Topic: Precision Medicine and Chronic Kidney Disease Originally Published: August 10,2022 - [People on the Move](https://ulpgh.org/people-on-the-move/) - Originally Published: 8/29/2022 Pittsburgh Post Gazette Nonprofit The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh hired John Ukenye as its advocacy and policy officer; Joshua Smith, associate director of youth leadership programs and director, Black Male Leadership Development Institute; Ginger Underwood, program manager, Black Female Leadership Development Institute and Loretta Ellis, opportunity broker. - [Pittsburgh-area food banks say demand is soaring as families struggle with inflation](https://ulpgh.org/pittsburgh-area-food-banks-say-demand-is-soaring-as-families-struggle-with-inflation/) - Originally Published 9/14/2022 Pittsburgh Post Gazette From families completely out of food to exploding call volumes, food banks across the Pittsburgh area are seeing their services taxed in new ways as the summer draws to a close and inflation remains high. Jessica Horvath, 45, is one of those individuals who has never used a food - [Take Charge of Your Health Today…Disaster preparedness](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-todaydisaster-preparedness/) - Originally published: 9/14/2022 New Pittsburgh Courier Recently we had a conversation with the new President & CEO of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh (ULGP) to gain perspective on the impact of disasters on the Black Community and the bias that exists. What is your perspective on disasters and how Black People are impacted? The - [Take Charge of Your Health Today…Physical Activity](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-todayphysical-activity/) - 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 - [Carter's Viewpoint: The urgency of one Pittsburgh now](https://ulpgh.org/carters-viewpoint-the-urgency-of-one-pittsburgh-now/) - 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: - [Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh has named Andrea Clark Smith as new board chair and appointed three new directors.](https://ulpgh.org/urban-league-of-greater-pittsburgh-has-named-andrea-clark-smith-as-new-board-chair-and-appointed-three-new-directors/) - 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 - [The Heinz Endowments grants $1M to Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh](https://ulpgh.org/the-heinz-endowments-grants-1m-to-urban-league-of-greater-pittsburgh/) - 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 - [Leadership does not have to be lonely](https://ulpgh.org/leadership-does-not-have-to-be-lonely/) - 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 - [Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh receives largest-ever donation from Bezos’ ex-wife](https://ulpgh.org/urban-league-of-greater-pittsburgh-receives-largest-ever-donation-from-bezos-ex-wife/) - 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 - [Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gifts $6M to Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh](https://ulpgh.org/philanthropist-mackenzie-scott-gifts-6m-to-urban-league-of-greater-pittsburgh/) - 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 - [Urban League Reaps $6 Million Gift From Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott](https://ulpgh.org/urban-league-reaps-6-million-gift-from-philanthropist-mackenzie-scott/) - 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 — the - [Urban League becomes latest Pittsburgh nonprofit to be chosen for grant from MacKenzie Scott](https://ulpgh.org/urban-league-becomes-latest-pittsburgh-nonprofit-to-be-chosen-for-grant-from-mackenzie-scott/) - Originally published: November 1, 2022 Pittsburgh Post Gazette The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh on Monday reached another historic milestone in its 104-year history. The nonprofit civil rights organization announced it has received its largest single contribution in 104 years of operation — a $6 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Leaders of the local - [People on the Move](https://ulpgh.org/people-on-the-move-2/) - Originally published: 11/7/2022 People on the Move Banking Northwest Bank promoted Jim Colestro to executive vice president, retail lending and business banking. Health Allegheny Health Network appointed Girish “Bobby” Kapur, MD, MPH, as chair of its Emergency Medicine Institute. Law Frank, Gale, Bails, & Pocrass, P.C. said Kylee M. Clark joined as associate attorney. Nonprofit The Urban League of Greater - [Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh helps those in need get a Thanksgiving dinner](https://ulpgh.org/urban-league-of-greater-pittsburgh-helps-those-in-need-get-a-thanksgiving-dinner/) - Originally published: November 20, 2022 Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh helps those in need get a Thanksgiving dinner - CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com) PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – With Thanksgiving just days away, The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh wants to make sure that no family goes without a warm dinner. On Saturday, the group held its annual - [Urban League of Pittsburgh distributes Thanksgiving provisions to 900 local households](https://ulpgh.org/urban-league-of-pittsburgh-distributes-thanksgiving-provisions-to-900-local-households/) - Originally published: November 18, 2022 Pittsburgh City Paper The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh is working to ensure more than 900 households can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal this holiday season, after a two-year program hiatus. Provisions in the form of food and a $15 Giant Eagle gift certificate will be given away on Nov. 19 - [2023 Ronald H. Brown Leadership Awards Gala](https://ulpgh.org/2023rhb/) - RSVP to 2023 RHB Honoree bios coming soon. 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Ms. Scott also announced she plans to introduce an “open-call process” that allows nonprofits seeking donations from her to send - [Henry L. Hillman Foundation Boosts Affordable Housing Programs In Pittsburgh](https://ulpgh.org/henry-l-hillman-foundation-boosts-affordable-housing-programs-in-pittsburgh/) - More than $11 million in grants will benefit such efforts as Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh, Rising Tide Partners and NeighborWorks. Originally published: 12/15/2022 Pittsburgh Magazine As inflation keeps low- and middle-class residents struggling to afford basic necessities and the area’s homeless population continues to climb, Pittsburgh-based programs are receiving a much-needed boost to initiatives that preserve - [Henry L. Hillman Foundation dedicates $11.23M in funding to region's affordable housing initiatives](https://ulpgh.org/henry-l-hillman-foundation-dedicates-11-23m-in-funding-to-regions-affordable-housing-initiatives/) - The Henry L. Hillman Foundation announced it is distributing a total of $11.23 million to a host of organizations and initiatives focused on western Pennsylvania's increasingly challenging affordable housing demands. Originally published: 12/15/2022 Pittsburgh Business Times The Henry L. Hillman Foundation announced it is distributing a total of $11.23 million to a host of organizations - [Pittsburgh foundation offers another $11.2 million to assist affordable housing programs](https://ulpgh.org/pittsburgh-foundation-offers-another-11-2-million-to-assist-affordable-housing-programs/) - Originally published: 12/19/2022 Pittsburgh Post Gazette Pittsburgh officials are continuing to explore ways to preserve and expand affordable housing options for low-income residents. Meanwhile, the foundation community and local nonprofits are stepping up to help that effort in a big way. The Henry L. Hillman Foundation recently announced $11.2 million in grant funding for affordable - [Pittsburghers mourn the loss of Franco Harris, as stories of his legend pour in](https://ulpgh.org/pittsburghers-mourn-the-loss-of-franco-harris-as-stories-of-his-legend-pour-in/) - Originally published: 12/15/2022, WESA As news of the passing of Pittsburgh Steelers football legend Franco Harris hit Pittsburgh Wednesday morning, tributes began pouring in from across the city and the country on social media. Harris' No. 32 jersey was about to be retired this weekend by the Steelers, a gesture that would coincide with the - [Ed Gainey became Pittsburgh mayor with ‘unusually high expectations.’ How’s it going one year later?](https://ulpgh.org/ed-gainey-became-pittsburgh-mayor-with-unusually-high-expectations-hows-it-going-one-year-later/) - Originally published: Jan 2, 2023 Pittsburgh Post Gazette To a neighborhood development advocate, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey’s funding for affordable housing shows “a real understanding that this is one of the urgent issues.” In Highland Park, a community group is frustrated by how Mr. Gainey’s office has handled the noise of gunfire from a city - [MLK Day: How one Pittsburgh-area school is teaching about the civil rights leader, Black American history and the Founding Fathers](https://ulpgh.org/mlk-day-how-one-pittsburgh-area-school-is-teaching-about-the-civil-rights-leader-black-american-history-and-the-founding-fathers/) - Originally Published: January 16, 2023 Pittsburgh Post Gazette It’s been 59 years since the August 1963 March on Washington where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his now famous “I Have a Dream” speech, but there’s no doubt in Baldwin-Whitehall teacher Dan Shaner’s mind that the reverend’s message needs to continue ringing loud and clear today. - [SEEN: Urban League Leadership Awards Gala](https://ulpgh.org/seen-urban-league-leadership-awards-gala/) - Originally posted February 7, 2023 Pittsburgh Post Gazette Photo Cred: John Colombo for the Post Gazette The 27th Ronald H. Brown Leadership Awards dinner was held at the Westin Convention Center, Friday evening. Sold out at 330 guests, the event presented by the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh honored Leon Ford and Angela Reynolds with the Community - [Pittsburgh Urban League emphasizing economic opportunity in 105th year](https://ulpgh.org/pittsburgh-urban-league-emphasizing-economic-opportunity-in-105th-year/) - Originally published: 2/13/2023 Pittsburgh Post Gazette Just more than a year after he began leading the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, CEO Carlos T. Carter took to the pulpit Sunday as the civil-rights nonprofit marks its 105th year. Speaking at Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Larimer, Mr. Carter said his group is prioritizing economic opportunity - [Take Charge of Your Health Today: Reproductive healthcare](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-today-reproductive-healthcare/) - Originally published: March 15, 2023 New Pittsburgh Courier The Urban League has been deeply committed to the health and well-being of children and families, and this can be seen in the work we do through the Family Support Centers. How do the Family Support Centers and other initiatives in our region help to address greater - [Pennsylvania will resume a program that helps low-income households pay their water bills](https://ulpgh.org/pennsylvania-will-resume-a-program-that-helps-low-income-households-pay-their-water-bills/) - Originally published 3/30/2023 Pittsburgh Post Gazette A temporary emergency program that helped low-income households keep their water services running and pay overdue bills is coming back to Pennsylvania. Reallocated federal funds will allow the state to resume the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services announced earlier this month. The - [Take Charge of Your Health Today: Pittsburgh’s Urban League takes comprehensive approach to preventing homelessness.](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-today-pittsburghs-urban-league-takes-comprehensive-approach-to-preventing-homelessness/) - Originally published: May 17, 2023 New Pittsburgh Courier The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh (ULGP) was founded to help Black communities become economically self-reliant and empowered through education, health, quality of life, civic engagement, and civil rights and racial justice. One of the most fundamental of all human rights is the right to a safe, - [100 Pittsburgh Leaders](https://ulpgh.org/100-pittsburgh-leaders/) - Published May 3, 2023 Pittsburgh Quarterly We asked 100 top leaders across Pittsburgh to respond in 100 words or fewer to this question: According to the U.S. Census, in 2021 the Pittsburgh MSA had the inauspicious distinction of having the highest natural population loss — more deaths than births ­— of any metro area in - [Inaugural breakfast tackles themes of diversity, equity and inclusion](https://ulpgh.org/inaugural-breakfast-tackles-themes-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/) - Originally published: April 25, 2023 The Sharon Herald HERMITAGE — When Mercer County native Celeste Warren spoke to the audience Friday morning, she was speaking to a variety of people — including different races and backgrounds, but also representatives from different businesses, nonprofit organizations and community agencies. That variety represented in the audience was important, - [Take Charge of Your Health Today: Gun Violence](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-today-gun-violence/) - Originally published: New Pittsburgh Courier June 14, 2023 This month’s health page highlights gun violence and recognizes the overwhelming complexity of this nationwide problem. As we continue our discussion around the Social Determinants of Health, we are centering gun violence as a crisis of public health. Carlos T. Carter, President and CEO of the Urban - [Senator Fontana Announces Over $4.3 Million for Affordable Housing](https://ulpgh.org/senator-fontana-announces-over-4-3-million-for-affordable-housing/) - Allegheny County, June 9, 2023 – Local initiatives to address affordable housing needs and associated community development will receive state grants totaling $4,332,449, state Sen. Wayne Fontana announced today. “These programs, offered by experienced and proven local organizations, will make an enormous impact on the lives of so many people in the 42nd Senatorial District,” Fontana said. - [Peter Kalis: Affirmative action: What Cecil Rhodes could have taught the Supreme Court about race](https://ulpgh.org/peter-kalis-affirmative-action-what-cecil-rhodes-could-have-taught-the-supreme-court-about-race/) - Published: June 29, 2023 Pittsburgh Post Gazette In its decision arising from Harvard and the University of North Carolina, the Supreme Court held that both universities violated the 14th Amendment to the Constitution by employing racially discriminatory practices under the flag of affirmative action. For decades we have seen warring judicial opinions on what counts - [Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh hosts annual 'State of Black Pittsburgh'](https://ulpgh.org/urban-league-of-greater-pittsburgh-hosts-annual-state-of-black-pittsburgh/) - Published: June 30, 2023 CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/urban-league-of-greater-pittsburgh-hosts-annual-state-of-black-pittsburgh/ - [State of Black Pittsburgh, Youth Changemakers conferences focus on strengthening minority communities](https://ulpgh.org/state-of-black-pittsburgh-youth-changemakers-conferences-focus-on-strengthening-minority-communities/) - Originally published on June 30 by WTAE News PITTSBURGH — For two days, community leaders in Pittsburgh, dedicated to making change for marginalized communities are coming together to share ideas and strategies. The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh is holding its annual State of Black Pittsburgh in conjunction with the inaugural Youth Changemakers Conference at the University of Pittsburgh. - [A hard act to follow at the Urban League](https://ulpgh.org/a-hard-act-to-follow-at-the-urban-league/) - Published October 21, 2021 Pittsburgh Post Gazette A new era for the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh will begin on Nov. 10 when Carlos T. Carter takes over from the retiring Esther Bush as president and CEO of the civil rights organization. Currently executive director of the Homeless Children’s Education Fund, a nonprofit specializing in - [Fortyx80 welcomes first cohort to its Apprenti PGH IT apprenticeship program with emphasis on diversity](https://ulpgh.org/fortyx80-welcomes-first-cohort-to-its-apprenti-pgh-it-apprenticeship-program-with-emphasis-on-diversity/) - Originally published: October 26, 2021 Pittsburgh Business Journal ApprentiPGH welcomed its first 11 individuals into its cohort program on Monday, all of whom are now officially training and working at tech jobs in Pittsburgh to further their careers and learn skills in the tech industry. The initiative is the result of a partnership between national - [Local leaders discuss workforce gaps, labor needs](https://ulpgh.org/local-leaders-discuss-workforce-gaps-labor-needs/) - Originally published: October 27, 2021 Pittsburgh Business Journal The Covid-19 pandemic has pulled back the curtain to reveal gaps in the workforce, inequities and a tight labor market. This was the topic of discussion for a panel of local leaders and Citizens Financial Group CEO Bruce Van Saun on Monday at the Benedum Center. Citizens (NYSE: CFG) - [Pittsburgh Area Charitable Groups Hand Out Turkeys To Help Those In Need Ahead Of Thanksgiving](https://ulpgh.org/pittsburgh-area-charitable-groups-hand-out-turkeys-to-help-those-in-need-ahead-of-thanksgiving/) - Originally published: 11/21/2021 KDKA After Saturday, there are just five days until Thanksgiving and some families are still wondering how they are going to put food on their tables. Groups across the city handed out and self-delivered Thanksgiving meals to those in need on Saturday. About 1,000 families are getting thanksgiving meals today at the - [Urban League food distribution to help 900 families](https://ulpgh.org/urban-league-food-distribution-to-help-900-families/) - Originally published: 11/22/2021 Pittsburgh Post Gazette Just as it’s done for some 15 years, the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh hosted its annual Thanksgiving Day food distribution Saturday morning — continuing a tradition of helping area families in need fill their bellies and feast in style for the holiday. “This is a great thing,” said - [Goodfellows: Urban League's East Hills support center helps families, empowers parents](https://ulpgh.org/goodfellows-urban-leagues-east-hills-support-center-helps-families-empowers-parents/) - Originally published: Dec 20, 2021 Andrew Goldstein, Pittsburgh Post Gazettte Taneicia Calloway found the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh’s family support center in East Hills about two months ago, but she’s already seeing the benefits of her discovery. The center has aided the 31-year-old single mother of four with food, diapers and other necessities — - [Players continue to help the community](https://ulpgh.org/players-continue-to-help-the-community/) - Originally published: January 6, 2022 https://www.steelers.com/news/players-continue-to-help-the-community The Steelers announced another donation to their Social Justice Fund for 2021, with players making donations and the team providing a matching commitment to help support community efforts. The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh will receive $6,000 after donations from offensive linemen Trai Turner and Kevin Dotson, and - [Interview: Sunday Business Page: Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh](https://ulpgh.org/interview-sunday-business-page-urban-league-of-greater-pittsburgh/) - KDKA's Jon Delano spoke with the new President of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, Carlos Carter, about his goals for the organization. Sunday Business Page: Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh – News, Sports, Weather, Traffic and the Best of Pittsburgh (cbslocal.com) - [Take Charge Of Your Health Today. Be Informed. Be Involved….Healthy aging](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-today-be-informed-be-involved-healthy-aging/) - Originally Published: February 16, 2022 Take Charge Of Your Health Today. Be Informed. Be Involved. | New Pittsburgh Courier Why is promoting healthy aging so important for our Black/African American elders? Promoting healthy aging is important because we want Black people to age gracefully and live their best lives in retirement. The reality is when - [‘A beacon of hope’: Pittsburgh’s Black leaders celebrate Supreme Court confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson](https://ulpgh.org/a-beacon-of-hope-pittsburghs-black-leaders-celebrate-supreme-court-confirmation-of-ketanji-brown-jackson/) - The confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court — making her the first African American woman to serve on the nation’s highest court — was a historic moment, Allegheny County President Judge Kim Berkeley Clark said. Judge Clark would know about historic moments: She is the first African American to serve as president - [COVID-19 vaccine trials must include Black community](https://ulpgh.org/covid-19-vaccine-trials-must-include-black-community/) - Click here to see July’s Take Charge of Your Health - [P3R announces partnership with Ross Initiative in Sports Equality](https://ulpgh.org/p3r-announces-partnership-with-ross-initiative-in-sports-equality/) - Originally published: Pittsburgh Business Times. July 8, 2020 P3R announced a set of new policies it will be implementing to address diversity and inclusion in the programs it hosts throughout the city, with the most notable being the annual Pittsburgh marathon. As part of these efforts, the group will form a partnership with the Ross - [Burgh’ers Brewing Introduces Canning Line with Release of ‘Black Is Beautiful’ Brew](https://ulpgh.org/burghers-brewing-introduces-canning-line-with-release-of-black-is-beautiful-brew/) - Innagural canned beer to support Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA (August 4, 2020) – Burgh’ers Brewing, a chef driven smash burger joint and craft brewery with restaurants in Lawrenceville and Zelienople that are focused on local, ethical, sustainable food and drink, announced today that in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of its restaurant, - [Burgh’ers Brewery creates ‘Black is Beautiful’ beer, helps Urban League](https://ulpgh.org/burghers-brewery-creates-black-is-beautiful-beer-helps-urban-league/) - Originally published: Trib Live. August 8, 2020 https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/burghers-brewery-creates-black-is-beautiful-beer-helps-urban-league/ The beer can reads: “Brewed to support justice and equality for people of color.” “I have been around a long time and I have seen a lot of things but I have never seen anything this strong on a product,” said Esther Bush, president and CEO of - [For Black female leaders in Pittsburgh, Kamala Harris’ fight feels familiar](https://ulpgh.org/for-black-female-leaders-in-pittsburgh-kamala-harris-fight-feels-familiar/) - Originally published: 8/14/2020. Pittsburgh Post Gazette Reporter: Alexis Johnson Kathi Elliott is very familiar with stories of history-making Black women. Her mother, Gwen Elliott, founded the North Side women’s advocacy group Gwen’s Girls nearly 30 years after she became one of the first Black police officers in the city of Pittsburgh. Gwen Elliott eventually went - [Why Pennsylvania is ground zero for mail-in voting debate](https://ulpgh.org/why-pennsylvania-is-ground-zero-for-mail-in-voting-debate/) - Why Pennsylvania is ground zero for mail-in voting debate Originally published: 9/4/2020. The Christian Science Monitor. By: Christa Case Bryant, Staff writer The phone is ringing nonstop in Pennsylvania’s Lycoming County. “Did the November election get delayed?” “Can I still vote by mail?” “Why did my wife, who died in 2011, get an application for - [Judge Rules That Census Must Not be Rushed; Victory for Civil Rights Groups, Civic Organizations, and Local Governments](https://ulpgh.org/judge-rules-that-census-must-not-be-rushed-victory-for-civil-rights-groups-civic-organizations-and-local-governments/) - By National Urban League Published 09 AM EDT, Fri Sep 25, 2020 SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California last night issued an order blocking the Trump administration's attempts to rush the 2020 Census to a close while a legal challenge to that plan plays out in the courts. The court’s order - ['I Won't Be Used as a Guinea Pig for White People'](https://ulpgh.org/i-wont-be-used-as-a-guinea-pig-for-white-people/) - Originally Published: New York Times. 10/7/2020 By Jan Hoffman. Photograph by Chang W. Lee Original content available here: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/07/health/coronavirus-vaccine-trials-african-americans.html PITTSBURGH — The recruiters strode to the front of the room, wearing neon-yellow vests and resolute expressions. But to the handful of tenants overwhelmed by unemployment and gang violence in Northview Heights, the pitch verged on - [Working to bring people together](https://ulpgh.org/working-to-bring-people-together/) - By: Teresa Varley Steelers.com Published: January 15, 2021 For the third year, Steelers players are leading the Steelers Social Justice Grant program. Players are making donations to local organizations that are having an impact on the community, and the Steelers are matching the donations. The Steelers kicked off the 2020 Steelers Social Justice Grant program - [Take Charge of Your Health: Parents, children and COVID-19](https://ulpgh.org/take-charge-of-your-health-parents-children-and-covid-19/) - Click here to read March 2021 Take Charge of Your Health - [FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE](https://ulpgh.org/comcast-supports-urban-tech-2-0/) - Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh receives $200,000 donation towards Urban Tech 2.0 from Comcast as part of $3 Million dollar national investment Pittsburgh, PA (April 15, 2021) -- Comcast and the National Urban League have been longstanding partners and have recently announced a 2-year grant of $200,000 to support the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh’s - [Steelers Greats Franco Harris, Mel Blount Encourage Black Community To Get COVID-19 Vaccine](https://ulpgh.org/steelers-greats-franco-harris-mel-blount-encourage-black-community-to-get-covid-19-vaccine/) - PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Community leaders and Steelers legends are making their pitch for the Black community to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Black Political Empowerment Project President Tim Stevens is pushing for more people to roll up their sleeves like Steelers legends Franco Harris and Mel Blount. “We want to protect our families, our friends and - [Esther Bush stepping down after 27 years as CEO of Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh](https://ulpgh.org/esther-bush-stepping-down-after-27-years-as-ceo-of-urban-league-of-greater-pittsburgh/) - Originally published: June 4, 2021 By: Joyce Gannon Pittsburgh Post Gazette As she prepares to step down after 27 years as president and chief executive of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, Esther Bush is proud of accomplishments she said the agency achieved during her tenure including starting the city’s first charter school, increasing housing - [Increase racial diversity among Pa. teachers, group urges](https://ulpgh.org/increase-racial-diversity-among-pa-teachers-group-urges/) - More than a third of Pennsylvania’s students are children of color, and just 6% of its educators are teachers of color — one of the starkest gaps in the nation. 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Our team has received your submission and will be in touch soon to discuss how your organization can - [Thank You for Contacting Us](https://ulpgh.org/thank-you-for-contacting-us/) - Thank you for reaching out to the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh. We’ve received your message, and a member of our team will be in touch soon to assist you. We look forward to learning more about your needs and how we can help. - [History](https://ulpgh.org/history-2/) - Throughout its history, the Urban League Movement has been a magnet for people with a vision of a better urban America and the financial and intellectual capacity to make a difference. In 1910, Mrs. Ruth Standish Baldwin, a member of one of America's oldest families, and widow of railroad magnate, William Baldwin, and Dr. George ## Events - [30th Annual Ronald H. Brown Leadership Gala](https://ulpgh.org/events/30th-annual-ronald-h-brown-leadership-gala/) - Join us for a vibrant evening where purpose meets celebration at the Ronald H. Brown Leadership Awards Gala. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be immersed in a lively atmosphere that promises great conversation, exquisite dining, and an unforgettable night out on the town. This is your chance to connect with some of Pittsburgh’s most - [First Time Homebuyers Education Workshop (13)](https://ulpgh.org/events/first-time-homebuyers-education-workshop-13/) - Every Third Saturday Of Each Month For more information contact EPP@ULPGH.org. Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh is a HUD Certified Counseling Agency. - [First Time Homebuyers Education Workshop (12)](https://ulpgh.org/events/first-time-homebuyers-education-workshop-12/) - Every Third Saturday Of Each Month For more information contact EPP@ULPGH.org. Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh is a HUD Certified Counseling Agency. - [First Time Homebuyers Education Workshop (11)](https://ulpgh.org/events/first-time-homebuyers-education-workshop-11/) - Every Third Saturday Of Each Month For more information contact EPP@ULPGH.org. Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh is a HUD Certified Counseling Agency. - [First Time Homebuyers Education Workshop (10)](https://ulpgh.org/events/first-time-homebuyers-education-workshop-10/) - Every Third Saturday Of Each Month For more information contact EPP@ULPGH.org. Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh is a HUD Certified Counseling Agency. - [First Time Homebuyers Education Workshop (9)](https://ulpgh.org/events/first-time-homebuyers-education-workshop-9/) - Every Third Saturday Of Each Month For more information contact EPP@ULPGH.org. Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh is a HUD Certified Counseling Agency. - [First Time Homebuyers Education Workshop (8)](https://ulpgh.org/events/first-time-homebuyers-education-workshop-8/) - Every Third Saturday Of Each Month For more information contact EPP@ULPGH.org. Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh is a HUD Certified Counseling Agency. - [First Time Homebuyers Education Workshop (7)](https://ulpgh.org/events/first-time-homebuyers-education-workshop-7/) - Every Third Saturday Of Each Month For more information contact EPP@ULPGH.org. Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh is a HUD Certified Counseling Agency. - [First Time Homebuyers Education Workshop (6)](https://ulpgh.org/events/first-time-homebuyers-education-workshop-6/) - Every Third Saturday Of Each Month For more information contact EPP@ULPGH.org. Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh is a HUD Certified Counseling Agency. - [First Time Homebuyers Education Workshop (5)](https://ulpgh.org/events/first-time-homebuyers-education-workshop-5/) - Every Third Saturday Of Each Month For more information contact EPP@ULPGH.org. Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh is a HUD Certified Counseling Agency. - [First Time Homebuyers Education Workshop (4)](https://ulpgh.org/events/first-time-homebuyers-education-workshop-4/) - Every Third Saturday Of Each Month For more information contact EPP@ULPGH.org. Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh is a HUD Certified Counseling Agency. - [First Time Homebuyers Education Workshop (3)](https://ulpgh.org/events/first-time-homebuyers-education-workshop-3/) - Every Third Saturday Of Each Month For more information contact EPP@ULPGH.org. Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh is a HUD Certified Counseling Agency. - [First Time Homebuyers Education Workshop (1)](https://ulpgh.org/events/first-time-homebuyers-education-workshop/) - Every Third Saturday Of Each Month For more information contact EPP@ULPGH.org. Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh is a HUD Certified Counseling Agency. - [First Time Homebuyers Education Workshop (2)](https://ulpgh.org/events/first-time-homebuyers-education-workshop-2/) - Every Third Saturday Of Each Month For more information contact EPP@ULPGH.org. Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh is a HUD Certified Counseling Agency. ## Programs - [Empowered AI](https://ulpgh.org/program/empowered-ai/) - [Operation HOME](https://ulpgh.org/program/operation-home/) - Find personalized housing support, counseling, and resources to help families secure stable homes. - [Resources](https://ulpgh.org/program/resources/) - Working closely with the National Urban League and other key stakeholders, the ULGP has developed resources to help improve your financial health! - [Aeronautics](https://ulpgh.org/program/aeronautics/) - Introduce youth to aviation and STEAM learning with hands‑on experiences and career exploration opportunities - learn more here. - [Northview Heights Family Support Center](https://ulpgh.org/program/family-support-center-at-northview-heights/) - Discover family support services and resources offered at the Northview Heights center in Pittsburgh. - [STEM Girlz](https://ulpgh.org/program/stem-girlz/) - [East Hills](https://ulpgh.org/program/east-hills/) - Explore community support services and programs specifically serving Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood. - [Phare](https://ulpgh.org/program/phare/) - Access PHARE down payment assistance and homeownership resources for qualifying Pittsburgh families. - [Housing Financial Empowerment](https://ulpgh.org/program/housing-financial-empowerment/) - Build financial confidence with housing counseling, budgeting tools, and tailored financial support. - [Hunger Services](https://ulpgh.org/program/hunger-services/) - Find emergency food access, nutrition support, and hunger relief services for families across Pittsburgh. - [Duquesne](https://ulpgh.org/program/duquesne/) - [Homeownership](https://ulpgh.org/program/homeownership/) - Guidance and resources to help families achieve sustainable homeownership and long‑term housing stability. - [Rental Assistance](https://ulpgh.org/program/rental-assistance/) - Find personalized housing support, counseling, and resources to help families secure stable homes. - [BFLDI](https://ulpgh.org/program/bfldi/) - Leadership development and empowerment for Black girls through the BFLDI program in Pittsburgh. - [BMLDI](https://ulpgh.org/program/bmldi/) - Leadership growth and confidence‑building for Black young men through the BMLDI program. - [Tech U/STEM](https://ulpgh.org/program/tech-u-stem/) - Learn more about our specialized STEM and technology training to prepare learners for in‑demand careers and growth opportunities. - [Five Elements of Nature (FEN) Curriculum](https://ulpgh.org/program/five-elements-of-nature-fen-curriculum/) - Nurture curiosity and critical thinking with nature‑based STEAM education and experiential learning. - [Our Partnership with the Pittsburgh Job Corps](https://ulpgh.org/program/our-partnership-with-the-pittsburgh-job-corps/) - Learn about the partnership with Pittsburgh Job Corps to offer career prep, training, and workforce opportunities. - [How Our Opportunity Brokers Can Help](https://ulpgh.org/program/how-our-opportunity-brokers-can-help/) - [Small Business & Entrepreneurship](https://ulpgh.org/program/small-business-entrepreneurship/) - Building futures with free tech training and certifications. Benefits: Digital literacy Career certifications Tech internships - [Family Support Centers](https://ulpgh.org/program/family-support-centers/) - Find family support services, resources, and community connections to help Pittsburgh families thrive. - [Housing & Homeownership](https://ulpgh.org/program/housing-homeownership/) - Learn how we provide comprehensive support for housing stability and homeownership success across Pittsburgh. - [Youth Leadership (BMLDI & BFLDI)](https://ulpgh.org/program/youth-leadership-bmldi-bfldi/) - Leadership development that empowers Pittsburgh youth of all backgrounds for future success. - [Technology & STEM Certifications](https://ulpgh.org/program/technology-stem-certifications/) - Specialized STEM and technology training to prepare learners for in‑demand careers and growth opportunities. - [Workforce Development](https://ulpgh.org/program/workforce-development/) - Job readiness and workforce training to prepare residents for career success and advancement. ## Board of Directors - [Janita Cooley](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/janita-cooley/) - [Debra Campbell](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/debra-campbell/) - [Pamela Weatherspon](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/pamela-weatherspon/) - [Jeneen Asque Wilson](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/jeneen-asque-wilson/) - [Allegra Flournoy](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/allegra-flournoy/) - [Darcel Madkins](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/darcel-madkins/) - [Caleb Richardson III](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/caleb-richardson-iii/) - [Samantha Hartzman](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/samanth-hartzman/) - [Katharine Kelleman](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/katharine-kelleman/) - [Robert Hobson](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/robert-hobson/) - [Eris Symms](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/eris-symms/) - [Megan Luke](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/megan-luke/) - [Alan B. Trivilino](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/alan-b-trivilino/) - [Jennifer Thompkins](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/jennifer-thompkins/) - [Sara Oliver-Carter](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/sara-oliver-carter/) - [Demeatria Boccella](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/demeatria-boccella/) - [Bruce Court](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/bruce-court/) - [The Honorable Dwayne D. Woodruff ](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/the-honorable-dwayne-d-woodruff/) - [Ronald Lawrence](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/ronald-lawrence/) - [Monique Reese ](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/monique-reese/) - [Mark Rendulic  ](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/mark-rendulic/) - [Kevin Tamanini ](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/kevin-tamanini/) - [Karen Farmer White ](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/karen-farmer-white/) - [John Myers, Esq. ](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/john-myers-esq/) - [Jarah C. Doose, MBA](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/jarah-c-doose-mba/) - [Glenn R. Mahone, Esq. ](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/glenn-r-mahone-esq/) - [George L. Miles, Jr. ](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/george-l-miles-jr/) - [Dustin J. Kuhlman](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/dustin-j-kuhlman/) - [Dennis Cestra ](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/dennis-cestra/) - [Anna B. Torrance, Esq. ](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/anna-b-torrance-esq/) - [Blayre Holmes Davis ](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/blayre-holmes-davis/) - [David M. O'Brien ](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/david-m-obrien/) - [Judge Simquita Bridges](https://ulpgh.org/board-of-director/judge-simquita-bridges/) ## Leadership Team - [Victoria Goins](https://ulpgh.org/leadership-member/victoria-goins/) - [Winford Craig, PhD](https://ulpgh.org/leadership-member/winford-craig-phd/) - [Thelina Williams](https://ulpgh.org/leadership-member/thelina-williams/) - [Jennifer Thompkins](https://ulpgh.org/leadership-member/jennifer-thompkins/) ## Categories - [News](https://ulpgh.org/category/news/) - [Events](https://ulpgh.org/category/events/) - [Media Reports](https://ulpgh.org/category/media-reports/) - [Annual Report](https://ulpgh.org/category/annual-report/) - [Making News](https://ulpgh.org/category/making-news/) - [Health](https://ulpgh.org/category/health/) - [Education](https://ulpgh.org/category/education/) - [ESSA](https://ulpgh.org/category/essa/) - [Advocacy/Policy](https://ulpgh.org/category/advocacy-policy/) - [Public Hearings and Testimonies](https://ulpgh.org/category/public-hearings-and-testimonies/) - [Courier Op-Eds](https://ulpgh.org/category/courier-op-eds/) - [Celebration](https://ulpgh.org/category/celebration/) ## Tags - [Housing](https://ulpgh.org/tag/housing/) - [Carter](https://ulpgh.org/tag/carter/) - [ATD](https://ulpgh.org/tag/atd/) - [ccarter](https://ulpgh.org/tag/ccarter/) - [RHB2023](https://ulpgh.org/tag/rhb2023/) - [Carlos T. Carter](https://ulpgh.org/tag/carlos-t-carter/) - [RHB23](https://ulpgh.org/tag/rhb23/) - [uls2023](https://ulpgh.org/tag/uls2023/) - [Urban League Sunday](https://ulpgh.org/tag/urban-league-sunday/) - [Courier](https://ulpgh.org/tag/courier/) - [health](https://ulpgh.org/tag/health/) - [Housing Department](https://ulpgh.org/tag/housing-department/) - [carloscarter](https://ulpgh.org/tag/carloscarter/) - [gun violence](https://ulpgh.org/tag/gun-violence/) - [take charge of your health](https://ulpgh.org/tag/take-charge-of-your-health/) - [voter engagement](https://ulpgh.org/tag/voter-engagement/) - [WPXI](https://ulpgh.org/tag/wpxi/) ## Program Categories - [Audience](https://ulpgh.org/programs_category/audience/) - [topic](https://ulpgh.org/programs_category/topic/) - [location](https://ulpgh.org/programs_category/location/) - [eligibility](https://ulpgh.org/programs_category/eligibility/) - [Technology](https://ulpgh.org/programs_category/technology/) - [Economic Self-Reliance](https://ulpgh.org/programs_category/economic-self-reliance/) - [Family Support Centers](https://ulpgh.org/programs_category/family-support-centers/) - [Youth Leadership Development](https://ulpgh.org/programs_category/youth-leadership-development/) - [Opportunity Brokers](https://ulpgh.org/programs_category/opportunity-brokers/) - [Housing](https://ulpgh.org/programs_category/housing/) - [Tech U/STEM](https://ulpgh.org/programs_category/tech-u-stem/) - [Five Elements of Nature (FEN)](https://ulpgh.org/programs_category/five-elements-of-nature-fen/) ## Board of Directors Categories - [Officers](https://ulpgh.org/director_category/officers/) - [Directors](https://ulpgh.org/director_category/directors/) - [Honorary Directors](https://ulpgh.org/director_category/honorary-directors/) - [Auxiliaries](https://ulpgh.org/director_category/auxiliaries/) - Meet the leaders serving the Urban League Guild of Greater Pittsburgh. ## Leadership Categories - [Core Leadership Team](https://ulpgh.org/leadership-category/core-leadership-team/)