ULGP Upcoming Events & Updates
- Devon Brady
- 12 hours ago
- 3 min read
ULGP Updates :
Listen to our President and CEO Dr. Darrin Anderson on WURD FM at The Midday Break room below:
Workforce Development Updates :
Good news: the application deadline for the ULGP Community Scholarship Program has been extended to March 1.
If you are a graduating senior or current college student working hard to stay on track, this scholarship was created with you in mind. Beyond financial assistance, scholars gain access to mentorship, career exposure, and a network committed to helping them persist and graduate.
Submit your application by March 1.
It’s time to own your narrative.
Join us for Working Wednesday on February 25th for a powerful professional development session:Own Your Narrative: Building a Brand That Works for You.
From personal branding to job search support and networking, this is your space to sharpen your story and strengthen your next move.
10AM–12PM | Branding Workshop
1:30PM–3:30PM | Career Lab Open for Job Search
Opportunity starts with one step.
Submit the interest form to connect with our team and explore programs designed to support your goals, whether you’re building your career, strengthening your skills, or launching something new.
Advocacy Updates :
The Urban League of Greater Philadelphia Statement on Immigration Enforcement, Community Safety, and Federal Accountability
The Urban League of Greater Philadelphia (ULGP) affirms the dignity, safety, and civil rights of all people. Across the Greater Philadelphia region and throughout the nation, federal immigration enforcement actions have created fear, instability, and profound harm in communities that are already navigating economic and social inequities. . . . . . .
Want to make a difference in the fight for Pennsylvania's public schools?
Join Families for Equitable School Funding and special guest, Molly Sweeney of 482Forward for an interactive training on power mapping — a critical organizing tool for public school advocates — on Tuesday, February 17th at 6pm.
This webinar is designed for parents, students, caregivers and community members who want to better understand who holds influence, how decisions are made, and how families can play a role in shaping them.
During this session, participants will:
Learn what “power mapping” is and why it matters
Explore how decisions that impact public schools are influenced
Identify where families and communities have a voice
Gain practical tools to feel more confident engaging in advocacy
No prior experience is needed, just a desire to learn!
This event will be presented in both English and Español!
EVENT ALERT
Date: February 22, 2026
Location: African American Museum in Philadelphia
Time: 2 PM - 5 PM
Everyday Freedom Heroes is a dynamic, child-centered program in which students will dress as community leaders and historical figures—past and present—who exemplify heroism through everyday acts of courage, resistance, and cultural preservation. This activity encourages children to express creativity and historical appreciation through costume, spoken word, and performance, transforming the day into a living museum experience.
As a special component of this program, we will issue a call for posters, inviting children to illustrate how they embody the spirit of an “Everyday Freedom Hero” in their own lives—whether in the classroom, at home, or on the playground. Students will be encouraged to showcase examples of positive decision-making, kindness, leadership, and ways they actively de-escalate conflict.
The goal of this initiative aligns with our anti-bullying campaign and broader educational mission: to help children recognize themselves as change agents, capable of making meaningful, ethical choices and contributing positively to their communities in all aspects of their young lives.
Momentum Newsletter: February 2026 | Issue 2