June 24, 2024 Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh: Reclaim Your Vote Volunteer Opportunities The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh will hold two upcoming volunteer opportunities for its national voter registration campaign. Learn More Volunteers will be placed at tables during festivals with materials from the Urban League’s Reclaim Your Vote campaign. To volunteer with the Urban League, participants will need to fill out the free Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) form and the PA Child Abuse Clearance form. The upcoming dates are: Harambee Soul Fest (Williamsburg): 9 a.m. to noon or noon to 3 p.m. on June 28 and 30 Open Streets (through BikePGH): 10 a.m. to noon or noon to 2 p.m. on June 29 Those interested should fill out a form. Upon completing clearances, email them to sking@ulpgh.org.
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh: Reclaim Your Vote Volunteer Opportunities The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh will hold two upcoming volunteer opportunities for its national voter registration campaign. Learn More Volunteers will be placed at tables during festivals with materials from the Urban League’s Reclaim Your Vote campaign. To volunteer with the Urban League, participants will need to fill out the free Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) form and the PA Child Abuse Clearance form. The upcoming dates are: Harambee Soul Fest (Williamsburg): 9 a.m. to noon or noon to 3 p.m. on June 28 and 30 Open Streets (through BikePGH): 10 a.m. to noon or noon to 2 p.m. on June 29 Those interested should fill out a form. Upon completing clearances, email them to sking@ulpgh.org.
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh: Reclaim Your Vote Volunteer Opportunities The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh will hold two upcoming volunteer opportunities for its national voter registration campaign. Learn More Volunteers will be placed at tables during festivals with materials from the Urban League’s Reclaim Your Vote campaign. To volunteer with the Urban League, participants will need to fill out the free Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) form and the PA Child Abuse Clearance form. The upcoming dates are: Harambee Soul Fest (Williamsburg): 9 a.m. to noon or noon to 3 p.m. on June 28 and 30 Open Streets (through BikePGH): 10 a.m. to noon or noon to 2 p.m. on June 29 Those interested should fill out a form. Upon completing clearances, email them to sking@ulpgh.org.
June 7, 2024 2024 State of Black Pittsburgh: Housing Stability, Electoral Impact The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh will host its annual State of Black Pittsburgh event on June 27, discussing such topics as housing and voting. Learn More The 2024 State of Black Pittsburgh highlights challenges and accomplishments in the work of enabling African Americans in Southwestern Pennsylvania to achieve economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights. This year’s moderator will be Dr. Clyde W. Pickett, of the University of Pittsburgh. Housing panelists will include: Carlos T. Carter, president & CEO of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Zabriawn Smith, of Aliquippa Green Marsha Grayson, COO of the Housing Authority of Pittsburgh Marimba Milliones, president & CEO of the Hill District CDC Election panelists will include: Miracle Jones, director of advocacy and policy for 1Hood Media Khalif Ali, director of the New PA Project Education Fund Khari Mosley, of the Pittsburgh City Council Aundre Robinson, of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh More Details The doors will open and breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. at the University of Pittsburgh’s Teplitz Moot Courtroom in the Barco Law Building. The board of directors annual meeting will run from 8 a.m. to 8:40 a.m. and is open to members only. The main event runs from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Those interested in attending can sign up for the event online.
June 14, 2023 Pittsburgh Youth Changemakers Conference & State of Black Pittsburgh North Allegheny (NA) for Change, in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh and the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, invites local high school and early college students to their first-ever Pittsburgh Youth Changemakers Conference. The conference—a two-day transformative experience filled with dynamic workshops, inspiring speakers, and a network of like-minded visionaries ready to make a difference in Pittsburgh—will welcome Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey for a keynote address. The Pittsburgh Youth Changemakers Conference will also feature the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh’s highly-anticipated annual State of Black Pittsburgh event, which highlights challenges and accomplishments in the work of enabling African Americans in Southwestern Pennsylvania to achieve economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights. The State of Black Pittsburgh is open to all individuals. Event Details Pittsburgh Youth Changemakers Conference Thursday, June 29 – Friday, June 30 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. University of Pittsburgh, Alumni Hall 4227 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15260 Register 2023 State of Black Pittsburgh: Building Peace and Prosperity in our Neighborhoods Thursday, June 29 | 5 – 8 p.m. University of Pittsburgh, Alumni Hall 4227 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15260 Register Learn More Pittsburgh Youth Changemakers Conference Find the conference schedule on the online registration form. Please direct all questions to the conference team at pghyouthchangemakersconference@gmail.com. View the event flyer to learn more. State of Black Pittsburgh The State of Black Pittsburgh plenary session will be livestreamed by ONE Hood Media. In the plenary session titled, “Building Peace and Prosperity in Our Neighborhoods,” One Hood Media’s Jasiri X, Urban League President & CEO Carlos T. Carter, and a young adult and victim of gun violence, Manny Townsend, will be joined by Tammy Thompson, Executive Director of Catapult Pittsburgh, to discuss how we can work together toward equity and justice. Dr. Clyde Pickett from the University of Pittsburgh will serve as the moderator for the discussion. View the event flyer to learn more.
May 6, 2019 Vote School Board First! Fundraiser Mingle with members of Vote School Board First! coalition organizations to learn more about why they are involved, what issues they care about most, and why you should care too! Light appetizers will be provided. Cocktails will be available for purchase. About the Fundraiser Happening at Wigle Whiskey Distillery on Monday, May 6 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., this event is an opportunity to learn more about and donate to the Vote School Board First! 2019 campaign. A portion of all drinks and bottle sales will be donated. Don’t like whiskey? Don’t worry. Visit their website to learn about their full spirits collection. RSVP and More Information To RSVP for free, visit the event page. For more information, contact Graham at 412.697.1298, ext. 115 or gmulqueen@aplusschools.org. Share this flyer with your network.
