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We are pleased to bring you the latest news and information about the work that the Urban Affairs Coalition is doing in the community.

For further media information and/or questions, please contact: Brandon Johnson by phone at 215-851-1931 or by email at bjohnson2@uac.org.

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Philadelphia Black Public Relations Society (PBP
July 8, 2016
Wednesday, July 13th @ "South" in Fairmount! Come celebrate with the Philadelphia Black Public Relations Society's (PBPRS) new President, Monica Peters, for our Pre-DNC Mixer at Bynum brothers' new...
VietLEAD
July 8, 2016
We believe that all young people deserve opportunities to fulfill their potential - in school, in work, and in their communities! Because of some funder limitations, some of our...
X-Offenders for Community Empowerment
July 8, 2016
To All Supporters of a Safer Philadelphia:   "X-Offenders for Community Empowerment (XCE) is a crime prevention organization with the mission of halting gun violence by stopping the...
Lil' Drummaboy Recordings
July 8, 2016
2016 Youth Music Production & Recording Summer Camp Date: Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 15 Time: 9am – 12pm Cost: $125 Ages: 12-17 Where: Lil’ Drummaboy Recordings (818 South Street –...
The Enterprise Center
July 8, 2016
Have you heard that your food is the best?! Do people tell you that you can get  cash for your cuisine? If you have recently started a food business or would like to start a food business, The...
Mighty Writers
July 8, 2016
 "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you."  --Maya Mighty Kids,Want to break a world record?How Mighty would that be?We can do it! We can break a world...
Nerney Leadership Institute
July 8, 2016
Event DescriptionOrganizational Leaders and Senior Staff will participate in an interactive Summit to hone skills for a more inclusive and high performing work environment. WHENMonday, October 3...
AEC Partners
July 8, 2016
AEC Partners is thrilled to announce that they have been selected as one of the exclusive event producers for the 2016 DNC Media Party, which will be held on Saturday, July 23rd at Citizens Bank...
National Urban League
July 8, 2016
Amid perhaps the greatest racial and social upheaval the country has seen in a generation, the National Urban League will convene Wednesday, August 3rd to Saturday, August 6th in Baltimore, MD...
DNC Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee
July 8, 2016
PHILADELPHIA, PA - The Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention today announced PoliticalFest, a one-of-a-kind festival celebrating American political history,...

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At the 42nd Anniversary Breakfast on November 18, former Pennsylvania Governor, Edward Rendell spoke about UAC and the contributions of CEO Sharmain Matlock-Turner.

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