News Room
Charting a Course for Career Success: Maritime Students Receive Vital Support
On May 23, 2025 students pursuing careers in welding, ship repair, and other essential trades received critical support (including transportation assistance, uniforms, and technical gear) to help them succeed in hands-on learning environments.
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.