Urban League of Portland

We celebrate the confirmation of Mustafa Kasubhai to the U.S. District Court. After more than a year awaiting a vote, he was confirmed by the Senate on Nov. 19th. The Honorable Kasubhai will be the first Muslim man to serve as a federal judge in Oregon. Kasubhai has a long career in fighting for union and rural workers in Southern Oregon. We salute his historic appointment!

Join us for our Feed the Folks Harvest Box pick-up event in Salem! Each box is jam-packed with all the essentials for a delicious holiday meal. One box per family, so don't miss out! Supplies are limited, so make sure to register ahead of time. Click here to register today: https://lnkd.in/gPGnyuQ4 #UrbanLeagueofPortland #FeedTheFolksOR #ThanksgivingInSalem #UrbanLeagueCares #CommunityGiving #SalemThanksgiving #GratefulGiving #FoodForAll #ThankfulTogether #CommunityFeast #PortlandGivesBack #ShareTheHarvest #HolidayHelpings #FeedingHope #UnityInGiving

Take ten minutes this weekend and listen to this. Last Friday, Oregon farmworker rights organization PCUN honored Urban League of Portland President & CEO Nkenge Harmon Johnson with the Cipriano Ferrel Award. Named after the late PCUN President, the award committee “hopes to honor a true steward of our work the movement, someone that is a leader striving to uplift and empower others in the work while providing the necessary support to develop those leadership skills.”? Harmon Johnson wrote this speech about community, justice, and struggle in a time of growing reactionary forces.?It's an inspiring bilingual speech titled "nuestro trabajo no estará terminado/our work is never over."

Take ten minutes this weekend and listen to this. Last Friday, Oregon farmworker rights organization PCUN honored Urban League President & CEO Nkenge Harmon Johnson with the Cipriano Ferrel Award. Named after the late PCUN President, the award committee “hopes to honor a true steward of our work the movement, someone that is a leader striving to uplift and empower others in the work while providing the necessary support to develop those leadership skills.”? Harmon Johnson wrote this speech about community, justice, and struggle in a time of growing reactionary forces.?It's an inspiring bilingual speech titled "nuestro trabajo no estará terminado/our work is never over."

Our amazing housing specialist crafted this stunning wreath for the Hattie Redmond community room—It’s her very first wreath! Isn't it beautiful? Inspired by this success, she’s already dreaming up more! Here’s to sharing joy and gratitude! #UrbanLeagueofPortland

Ready for a night to remember? Join us for Un Fête Noir: Return of the Black Party on Dec. 6th, 2024 at Louiza PDX, 6–10 PM. Black cocktail attire is required. Enjoy raffles, a toy drive, delicious food & drinks! Raffle tickets: 5 for $10, or 50 for $50 with new membership. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for 10 free raffle tickets! Advance tickets: $20. At the door: $30. Get yours now: https://lnkd.in/gX5Yx2Qn Don’t miss the party of the season! #UrbanLeagueofPortland

Join the Urban League of Portland in Salem to pick up a Harvest Box with everything you need for a delicious meal! Only one box per family so hurry and register now before supplies run out. Let's spread some holiday cheer together! Click here to register today: https://lnkd.in/gPGnyuQ4 #UrbanLeagueofPortland

Nkenge Harmon Johnson honored with PCUN’s Cipriano Ferrel Award: Harmon Johnson recognized for civil rights work in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. ??Portland, OR – (11/08/24) Oregon farmworker rights organization PCUN is honoring Nkenge Harmon Johnson with the Cipriano Ferrel Award. Named after the late PCUN President the award committee “hopes to honor a true steward of our work the movement, someone that is a leader striving to uplift and empower others in the work while providing the necessary support to develop those leadership skills.”?? ? Harmon Johnson is the President and CEO of the Urban League of Portland. She will deliver a speech addressing the current state of civil rights. Themes of her speech will center on unity, justice, and community in a time of growing reactionary forces.? ? ? The award will be presented at PCUN’s Harvesting Justice Gala, which is organized to support the labor rights of workers. The program begins tonight, Friday November 8th at 6:30. Details of the event and other media inquiries can be directed to [email protected] or (503) 260-2800 and ask to be referred to the communications team.?? ? About Nkenge Harmon Johnson: ??? As President and Chief Executive Officer for the Urban League of Portland, Nkenge Harmon Johnson has transformed the Urban League of Portland into the state’s largest Civil Rights organization. Nkenge grew up in Oregon, earned a degree in Business Administration from Florida A&M University, and a Law degree from Howard University. Prior to leading the Urban League, she served in the Obama Administration as well as in the office of the late Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee.?? ? About the Urban League of Portland:??The Urban League of Portland is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering African Americans and other underserved communities through programs focused on education, economic development, and social justice. For almost 80 years, the Urban League has been a leading voice in the fight for racial equality and has provided essential services to thousands of individuals and families in the Portland area.

The Urban League of Portland is thrilled to congratulate our recent Family Empowerment Cohort graduates! These families have taken powerful steps toward building a strong foundation for success. Registration for our Winter Cohort opens on November 8th! Join us every Friday from November 8th to January 3rd, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM for an info session. Discover the incredible support, resources, and community waiting for you. Click here for more information: https://lnkd.in/gYrhvCnP #UrbanLeagueofPortland

The Urban League of Portland is excited to announce our Financial Empowerment Collaborative workshop, Fundamentals of Building Credit—Part 1, which will help you strengthen and establish credit. Whether you’re just getting started with credit or looking to boost your score, this session will cover all the essentials to empower your financial journey. Join us to learn practical tips, strategies, and resources that put you in control of your credit. Let’s make credit a tool for building a strong financial foundation. Click here to register today: https://lnkd.in/gkVyRNCj #UrbanLeagueofPortland