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A Celebration to Remember

Our 42nd Regional MLK Celebration was a beautiful gathering of commUNITY members across Hampton Roads. Stay tuned for post-event coverage.
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Since 1978, the Urban League of Hampton Roads has been a beacon of opportunity, championing economic self-reliance, social justice, and civil rights for African Americans and underserved communities. Our mission is to break down systemic barriers and build pathways to prosperity through our five pillars: education, employment, financial wellness, health and housing.

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Recent News

Call for Entries: 2026 MLK Commemorative Souvenir Book

Each year, the Urban League of Hampton Roads (ULHR) hosts one of the region’s premier events to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We are currently accepting submissions for artwork to be featured in our 2026 Commemorative Souvenir Book and potentially displayed at our annual gala.

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Step Through History: A World AIDS Day Celebration of Movement, Memory, and Community

On December 1, 2025, the Urban League of Hampton Roads partnered with CAN Community Health to launch Step Through History. This project chronicled the history of HIV through the lens of line dancing and aimed to connect art, movement, and education in a way that honors the communities who lived this history.

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Press Release: ULHR Announces Honorees for 42nd Regional MLK Community Celebration

HAMPTON ROADS, VA — The Urban League of Hampton Roads (ULHR) proudly announces the distinguished recipients of the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award, presented during the 42nd Regional MLK Community Celebration. This signature annual event honors Dr. King’s enduring legacy of advocating for justice, equality, and nonviolent social change by recognizing local leaders whose service creates a far-reaching impact across the Hampton Roads community.

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Press Release: Urban League of Hampton Roads Nov. Holiday Food Drive

The Urban League of Hampton Roads, Inc., in collaboration with AvalonBay Communities, Walmart, and Ebenezer Baptist Church, is proud to announce its annual Holiday Food Drive to support families across Hampton Roads this Thanksgiving season.

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Growing Health and Hope in Hampton Roads

This August, the Urban League of Hampton Roads wrapped up the second cohort of Urban Wellness: Mindful Nutrition at the Bon Secours Community Health Hub and Community Garden in Portsmouth.

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