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Empowering Hampton Roads.
For 47 years, the Urban League of Hampton Roads has advanced Black and underserved communities toward economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights.
Our 43rd Annual MLK Community Leaders' Awards Dinner is approaching
Upcoming Events
11th Annual Black Diamond Summit: Virginia is for Business Lovers
Use code ULHRYP2026 at checkout to receive a FREE gift from Google during the event.
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70th Vernon E. Jordan Equal Opportunity Dinner
The Vernon E. Jordan Equal Opportunity Dinner is back, with a bigger and bolder celebration to mark…
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Together We Care: Community Caregivers Summit
This special gathering will feature a screening of the award-winning documentary, Remember Me: Demen…
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Fall New Member Orientation & Game Night
Our November GBM is also our Fall New Member Orientation!
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Annual Holiday Food Drive
Families and individuals can pickup a FREE turkey and fixings for the holiday season. Plus, register…
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The 7 Cities Young Professionals Network invites 21-40 years olds in the region to come together for career development, advocacy, and mentorship opportunities. New leadership opportunities are opening up. Connect your passions with actionable, community-focused work.
Recent News
Weight loss study from ODU and NSU seeking volunteers
The goal of this research is to understand how structured exercise programs can improve health outcomes for African American women with Type 2 diabete…
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Public Advisory: Empowered Virginia / Empowered VA
The Urban League of Hampton Roads is not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with Empowered Virginia / Empowered VA.
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Batten University President Highlights Historic Growth, Unveils Major New Initiatives
Miller also announced the establishment of the Gilbert T. Bland Center for Urban Leadership Education, named in honor of longtime Hampton Roads civic…
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Batten University-Chesapeake: Incarcerated Persons ReEntry Program
Through a partnership with the Urban League of Hampton Roads and the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), Batten University is bringing accredi…
Read articleUrban League of Hampton Roads Expands Service through the WISE Initiative
The WISE Initiative, orchestrated by the Urban League of Hampton Roads (ULHR), is a comprehensive, strategic framework designed to champion economic e…
Read moreWAVY: Martin Luther King III honors father’s legacy in Norfolk speech
Jan. 15 was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. To honor his life and legacy, the Urban League of Hampton Roads surprised a sold-out crowd of more…
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