News Room
Igniting Change: ULHR Joins National Voices at Empowerment Summit 2025
President and CEO Gilbert T. Bland and Guild President Francine Allen Humphrey represented the Urban League of Hampton Roads (ULHR) at the 2025 Empowerment Summit, held May 13 to 16 in Washington, D.C.
Bridging Faith and Health Equity
On May 3, the Urban League of Hampton Roads (ULHR) took part in an energizing day of wellness, connection, and empowerment at Norfolk State University. The Healthy Churches 2030 Roadmap Tour, hosted by The Balm In Gilead, brought together faith leaders, health experts, and community advocates to share tools that help churches become stronger, healthier hubs for their members.
Empowering New Beginnings: Our 2nd Annual Returning Citizens Career & Wellness Fair
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the Urban League of Hampton Roads, in partnership with the Virginia Office of the Attorney General and Revive Community of Virginia, proudly hosted the 2nd Annual Hampton Roads Returning Citizens Career & Wellness Fair at Revive Community of Virginia.
Supporting Families, Spreading Joy: ULHR at the Community Baby Shower
On April 24, the Urban League of Hampton Roads Health Team joined the Southeastern Virginia Health System’s Community Baby Shower in Newport News — a joyful gathering that brought together families, providers, and partners to celebrate and support new and expecting parents.
External News
ULHR Salute to Community Leaders Making a Difference
Leadership, Accomplishment, and the Power of Representation in Our Communities Across Virginia, Black professionals are making history—not just in boardrooms and classrooms, but in every space where leadership is needed. The recent recognition of Black leaders by...
Virginia Business: 2025 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards: Clyde Clark Jr.
EVMS Pulse: Dr. Abuhamad honored by Urban League
VMA: Jeremy Bridges Honored at the ULHR MLK Celebration
Jeremy Bridges Honored at the ULHR MLK Celebration Shared by Virginia Maritime Association (via The VMA Connector)January 16, 2025 NORFOLK, VA | Jeremy Bridges, President & Chief Negotiator of the Hampton Roads Shipping Association (HRSA), was honored on...