by mel | Nov 19, 2021 | News
Norfolk, VA (Nov. 19, 2021) – The Urban League of Hampton Roads will host the 38th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders Virtual Event on Monday, January 17, 2022, at 8 AM. Presented by Dollar Tree, the event honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr....
by mel | Sep 29, 2021 | News
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A newer nonprofit organization in Hampton Roads is investing in the community and hoping others will join it. Local Initiatives Support Corporation ( LISC) is a national nonprofit organization that works to bridge the gap between underserved and...
by mel | Sep 22, 2021 | News
URBAN LEAGUE OF HAMPTON ROADS RECEIVES $2.5 MILLION SPARC GRANT FROM VIRGINIA HOUSINGGrant will support efforts to address racial wealth disparity by providing equitable, affordable financing for first-time homebuyers Norfolk, Va. (September 21, 2021) – The Urban...
by mel | Jun 8, 2021 | News
Urban League of Hampton Roads Partner Profile Gaps in mental health services, especially in the Black community, come as no surprise to Deborah Harris. A lifetime of personal experiences and observations led Mrs. Harris to launch a nonprofit organization that focuses...
by mel | Apr 28, 2021 | News
A Message from ULHR President, Gil Bland Today, we saw justice rendered as a guilty verdict was announced convicting Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd. This justice was not only for George Floyd, but for Black and minority communities as a whole. Today, we...
by mel | Apr 28, 2021 | News
The National Urban League today released a comprehensive framework for criminal justice advocacy that takes a holistic approach to public safety, the restoration of trust between communities and law enforcement, and a path forward for meaningful change. 21 Pillars for...
