We are working to keep you informed on what we are doing to advance the state of Black Oregon
Education and Workforce 2022 Update
The Urban League of Portland is proud to announce that we are gearing up for another summer of youth programming.
Remembering an Urban League Champion
Statement about the passing of former National Urban League Chairman Micheal Neidorff
Black Women In Law
From deans of law schools and directors of community organizations to judges and justices serving the highest courts in the land, Black women have been doing valuable work to further equity and justice in the courts and outside of them.
Short Session Success
We celebrate the passage of these eight important bills that help build justice in Oregon.
The League's Challenge 3000 campaign seeks alternative solution to house Portland's homeless individuals and families
Portland's property owners with vacant rentals will want to hear this..
Living Well for Cancer Prevention
Even though the pandemic has shifted our plans, our Older Adult Cancer Coalition is still dancing, walking, and eating delicious meals while we prevent cancer in our community.
Building Community and Breaking Barriers
Our Jamii Center is so much more than a safe place to rest.
Mandela Exhibit at OMSI
In February the Urban League brought our seniors to the Mandela Exhibit at OMSI. The exhibit gave insight into the life and times of one of modern history’s most important figures.
Advocacy and Civic Engagement Updates
Right now, the Advocacy and Civic Engagement (ACE) team is tracking close to twenty different bills including a budget proposal. Ten have already made it out of their respective committees and one step closer to passage!
