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Urban League Breakfast

This morning I had the pleasure to attend the Urban League of Hampton Roads. It was titled the Changing Lives Breakfast. It was an amazing event. It showcased some of the great events and feats of the organization.  Highlights of the speakers included a very talented young lady who though successful, was on the verge of losing her home.  It included the parents of a young lady who through the mentoring programs of Urban League, was able to gain entrance to William & Mary and has become very successful in the mass communications field.  The final highlight was on a young man who was left alone after his mother unexpectedly died of cancer.  Though he was nearly homeless, the Urban League assisted him on getting on the right path with his life.  There was a who’s who of community involved individuals.  I attended with Curt Anderson, founder of Mygoodlyfe.com, Norfolk commissioner for Redevelopment and Housing Administration and owner of the Palace on Plume.  Also in attendance was Jummy Olabnji, the attractive young reporter from the local CBS affiliate WTKR.  My good friends and proprietors of Posh Retro, Amber Ivey and Tomeria Allen were in attendance.  I had the pleasure of sitting with the men from Best Kept Secret.  This group desires to lower inner city violence by mentoring young men and providing free hair cuts to them.

The Urban League was established nearly 100 years ago. It was made to assist rural African-Americans who were transitioning urban cities. Today Urban League has become an outlet for aiding those facing foreclosure and those seeking home ownership. Urban League also works closely with small business to aid them in reaching a move level playing field through technology and education.

I encourage everyone to check out your local Urban League. In my area it is the Urban League of Hampton Roads www.ulhr.com. Nationally you can go to www.urbanleague.org