News & Publications
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.
News
July 8, 2016
The
Black Writers Museum is hosting an upcoming "People's Poetry and Jazz
Festival" (PPJF) 2016, to take place on Saturday, August 20th, in beautiful Vernon Park.
This free community festival...
July 8, 2016
Getting Results with Digital Marketing
July 12, 6:30pm-8:00pm
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The
web, social media, and the shift to mobile devices are transforming the way we
live, work, shop, and do business....
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...
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...
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...
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 –...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Learn how UAC helps ensure that the world is filled with good.
Elaine Prince, President of Manna Supply Inc., tells how UAC helped her minority-owned business expand.
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UAC is partnering with the IBM Smarter Cities Challenge team to develop a comprehensive education and workforce development strategy. The goal? Closing the Digital Divide and enabling 'anytime, anywhere learning.'
Former Pennsylvania governor, Edward G. Rendell, spoke about the contributions of UAC and President Sharmain Matlock-Turner at the 42nd Anniversary Breakfast on November 18, 2011.
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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