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World AIDS Day Will Be Celebrated Worldwide to Unite in the Fight Against HIV and AIDS.December 1, 2022 – Norfolk, VA, December 1 is recognized as World AIDS Day, an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV and AIDS. First observed in 1988,...

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces HBCU and Urban League Tutoring Partnership to Address Catastrophic Learning Loss National test scores show that Virginia students have experienced extensive learning loss in recent years, new program will help at-risk students...

Sentara Healthcare and the Urban League of Hampton Roads Announce Partnership Partnership to address mental health wellness within the Black communityNORFOLK, Va. (August 3, 2022) – Howard P. Kern, CEO for Sentara Healthcare, along with Gilbert Bland, President &...

The Urban League of Hampton Roads Announce New President for Young Professionals Patricia Gibson takes the position after serving as YP Vice PresidentNORFOLK, Va. (July 27, 2022) – Today the Urban League of Hampton Roads announces Patricia Gibson will be taking the...

GILBERT T. BLAND and SENTARA HEALTHCARE to receive the Individual and Corporate DARDEN AWARDS for Regional Leadership at the 2022 Darden Awards(NORFOLK, VA) The CIVIC Leadership Institute announced today that GILBERT T. BLAND will receive the Individual Darden Award...