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President’s Corner September 2025

When the Chickens Come Home: What’s Really Roosting: Excellence or Despair? “Honoring Black legacy while confronting America’s selective empathy and dangerous hypocrisy.” Friends, Family, And Community, We do not host…

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President’s Corner June 2025

Juneteenth: A Celebration of Truth, Triumph, and Togetherness By Dr. Ryan E. Ross Every June, as the days stretch long and sun-drenched across our neighborhoods, we are given more than…

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President’s Corner April 2025

Grace at Sunset: My Unexpected Ramadan Experience This year, I did something unexpected. As a believer in Jesus Christ, I chose to observe the full month of Ramadan—not out of…

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President’s Corner March 2025

Honoring Her Legacy: A Call to Action This Women’s Leadership Month March is Women’s Leadership Month—a time to celebrate, reflect, and most importantly, act. At the Urban Leadership Foundation of…

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President’s Corner November 2024

Grace, Gratitude, and Resilience: A Holiday Message As the holidays approach, we find ourselves in a season of reflection, connection, and opportunity. This time of year invites us to embrace…

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President’s Corner February 2024

Celebrating Our Black History: Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future  Dear Friends,  As we embark on another Black History Month, I am reminded of the profound importance of understanding and…

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President’s Corner January 2024

Embrace 2024: A Year of Purposeful Action and Leadership  Dear Urban Leadership Foundation Alumni and Community,  Happy New Year! As we step into 2024, I am filled with a sense…

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Embracing Grace and Gratitude: The Cornerstones of Exceptional Leadership

Salutations Alumni, Friends, and Supporters, As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of leadership in the Urban Leadership Foundation of Colorado, I find myself reflecting on two timeless virtues that should…

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President’s Corner: May 2022

Greetings Alumni, Fellows, Partners, and Friends, I wish you health and safety while praying for the community and victims of White Supremacy in Buffalo. I’m praying for Miss Pearly Young,…

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President’s Corner February 2021

Black History Is American History  We are halfway through Black History Month, a month of celebration, remembrance, recognition, and education. We celebrate the resilience of the Black and African American…

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