Our mission is to enable African Americans to achieve economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights. photo: DiCello
Pittsburgh, PA
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Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh retweeted
Watch #Intersections in @PittsburghsCW and streaming on @KDKA today at 11:30 am. We’re discussing the @ulpgh State of Black Pittsburgh with President & CEO Carlos Carter and Ron Idoko from @PittTweet. Also Juneteenth events with organizer William Marshall.
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh retweeted
Today marks 69 years since the landmark #BrownVBoard ruling outlawed segregation of public schools on the basis of race.
We honor the level of coordination, strategy, and vision it took to confront educational racism, which is an ongoing struggle.
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh retweeted
There’s still time to register for our Black Birth Expo! Learn more about the BBE and register now: bit.ly/HSIBBE23.
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Click the #LinkInBio to learn more about our keynote, workshops, vendors, and more! #BBE23 #HealthyStartPGH
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh retweeted
Former President and CEO of @ulpgh, Esther Bush, is respected as a voice of reason, coalition builder & force for positive change in the Greater Pittsburgh community and throughout the US.
See the Caritas Award recipients restoring hope to SWPA at ccpgh.org/hope
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh retweeted
Thank you to President Judge Clark of @alleghenycourt and Director Erin Dalton of @acdhs for serving as co-chairs and to the many stakeholders who said yes to this effort: Dr. Debra Bogen (@HealthAllegheny) Hillary Brown (Nina Baldwin Fisher Foundation) Carlos Carter (@ulpgh)
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh retweeted
Today, @MayorEdGainey and I announced the creation of an Intimate Partner Violence Reform Leadership Team to better coordinate how our many systems respond to domestic violence. Domestic violence is a serious health and safety issue.
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh retweeted
ISSUES ON THE POINT: @ulpgh 📺
@DarrenZaslau chats with the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh about how they're helping African Americans and those in need in Pittsburgh reach their full potential in life. ☀️💪 @seeds2fruit
22thepoint.com/news/our-issu…
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh retweeted
On this day in 1955, #RosaParks took a stand by sitting down in the front of a segregated city bus in Montgomery, Alabama. She was arrested because the law required Black people to sit in the back of buses at the time, and she refused. #wednesdaywisdom
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh retweeted
President and CEO of the @ulpgh Esther Bush tells the @kdkaradioamnews what needs to be done in order to create equal opportunities across the country.
LISTEN BELOW.
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Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh retweeted
This is the 15th anniversary of the Women in Power Luncheon & this year we are celebrating giants highly accomplished and who are change agents in their communities who keep people politically accountable. This is one of my favorite events of the conference @CBSMMiller #NULCONF19
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh retweeted
.@MARCMORIAL shares our moonshot of the 21st century. #NULCONF19 #Getting2Equal – at Indianapolis, IN
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh retweeted
#DYK the CDC recommends vaccines to help protect our children from potentially serious illnesses, including measles, whooping cough and pneumococcal disease? Learn more on the CDC website: cdc.gov/vaccines #sponsored @pfizer
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh retweeted
Event reminder! Dinner & Dialogue: Health Disparities - Discuss disproportionate rates of asthma in communities of color. RSVP to this free event at the Community Engagement Center in Homewood on March 21 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
cec.pitt.edu/calendar/asthma…
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh retweeted
This year, we are highlighting Famous Firsts in recognition of Black History Month.
Constance Baker Motley was the first African American woman appointed to the federal judiciary, serving as a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York: ow.ly/ZTQW50lVhCi.
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh retweeted
From Erroll Garner & jazz history to the @ulpgh's influence to the papers of author Bebe Moore Campbell, @PittArchives tells big stories & gives little-known details of #Pittsburgh's rich Black history.
More in Pittwire: bit.ly/2EuUYHt #H2P #BlackHistoryMonth
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh retweeted
Today, Community Catalyst recognizes Dr. Abigail A. Sewell. Her widely published research shines a light on the role of race/racism in determining health outcomes and informs policies to achieve health equity. To learn more, check out: adobe.ly/2G5WUb6 #BlackHistoryMonth
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh retweeted
A zip code should not determine a students future. We have to recognize that when we’re serving all of these students, we’re serving our future as a country -@JMurguia_Unidos #NatUrbanLeague
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh retweeted
Many #southern states have high #poverty + #child poverty rates. The only way to create opportunities for young people in those areas is to level the playing field. -@MARCMORIAL #NatUrbanLeague
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh retweeted
Are you registered for @ulpgh town hall #sbpgh hosted by @wqed tomorrow, 6.7, 5-10 pm? Breakout session 6 pm @duqedu Prof @tmccantslewis moderates panel w/Elliot Howsie, Fred Thieman, Lisa B Freeland Sponsors: @peoplesgas, @UPMC @UPMCnews, @HowardHanna ulpgh.org/sobp2018
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh retweeted
The Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Peduto and County Executive Fitzgerald is happening TOMORROW!
Tickets are free for PUMP and ULYP members (email [email protected] for the promo code) Get tickets here: bit.ly/2IsnvjL.
#BetheMovement #YPEmpowered #TheMovementPGH
