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ABOUT
Urban League of Greater Richmond
Uplifting and Empowering
Americans since 1910
The National Urban League is a historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment, equality, and social justice.
The Urban League of Greater Richmond works to provide economic empowerment, educational opportunities and the guarantee of civil rights for the underserved in the Cities of Richmond and Petersburg and includes the Counties of Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover.
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Shemicia Bowen, Board Chair
The Executive Board and staff implement its mission by providing services and programs in education, employment, health, and housing to Greater Richmond communities.
As an affiliate of the National Urban League, we also work closely with our Urban League of Richmond Young Professionals to engage the next generation of leaders within the Central Virginia region.
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Board of Directors
The Urban League of Greater Richmond's Board of Directors and staff provides strategic leadership to execute our mission to assist African-Americans and others in the achievement of social and economic equality.
Shemicia Bowen, Board Chair
Richmond Black Restaurant Experience
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Larry Murphy, Interim CEO
Urban League of Greater Richmond
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Damon Jiggetts
Executive Director
Peter Paul Development Center
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Joshua Johnson
IT Leader
ATOS, North America
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Keron Tull
Fire Captain
City of Richmond Fire and Emergency Services
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Timothy Brown
Transitional Resource Facilitator
Richmond Public Schools
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Sandra Bolling
Owner
Biz Efficienzy
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Norm Gold
Operator
The Market at 25th
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Nicki D'Adamo-Damery
Director of Homeowner Engagement
Maggie Walker Community Land Trust
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Tyrone Williams
President, Young Professionals
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