The International Council for Urban Peace, Justice and Empowerment (ICUPJE)

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The International Council for Urban Peace, Justice and Empowerment (ICUPJE) The International Council for Urban Peace, Justice and Empowerment began as the National Council for Urban Peace, Justice and Empowerment.

The International Council for Urban Peace, Justice and Empowerment (formerly the National Council for Urban (Gang) Peace and Justice) is an umbrella organization with over 35 affiliates throughout the country. For over 25 years, the Council has sponsored National Gang (Street Organization) Summits; provided prevention and intervention work all over the U.S. to affect change in the lives of youth impacted by poverty, and street warfare. The work of the International Council (Formerly the National Council for Urban (Gang) Peace and Justice) began in response to the epidemic of crack cocaine, gang violence, availability of fire arms, and other issues threatening the stability of inner city neighborhoods. The work of the National Council lowered the gang related homicide rates and incidences of gang related violence by as much as 25% in participating cities (F.B.I. Uniform Crime Statistics). Because the promised peace dividends did not materialize, the peace was not sustained. The International Council for Urban Peace, Justice and Empowerment is a collective of over 35 grassroots and community based organizations nationwide that implemented programming models which changed lives, with documented outcomes. These organizations are led by people who have lived in the trenches, have undergone a transformative process in their lives and are firmly committed to this work. We have been engaged in successful partnerships with traditional as well as nontraditional leadership and organization that are often marginalized and excluded when it involves programming and funding support.

10/04/2026

DAY 17 OF SOLIDARITY: Honoring Ernest Bey
Today, we stand with Ernest Bey, Violence Interrupter, Artist, Community Activist

Why We Stand With Him:
Ernest is the complete package of a Pillar of Solidarity, as he covers the full gamut of community preservation and cultural enrichment.

Ernest is an inspiring pillar who seamlessly addresses crime and violence in Downtown Pittsburgh and city neighborhoods through MAD DADS and the city's Public Safety Initiative, REACH. He places himself in the thick of interrupting violence with youth in crisis while extending deep compassion and dignity.

On the other side of his strengths, he is a renowned artist creating paintings, jewelry, wooden staffs, and carvings that uplift the beauty and importance of African Diaspora culture.

Last, but not least, Ernest Bey maintains a spirit of humility, advocating for community projects and rolling up his sleeves to do the difficult, unglamorous work whenever needed. He is a rare and exceptional leader, truly worthy of recognition as a Pillar of Solidarity.

Thank you, Brother Ernest, for your commitment, leadership, and service to Black men and boys across Allegheny County.

Registration is now open for our upcoming Day of Black Male Solidarity at www.ceapittsburgh.org/solidarity

10/04/2026

A gift she’ll never forget!

For his daughter Ajala’s 13th birthday, Avee-Ashanti Shabazz gave her something bigger than a typical birthday present: a house.

He said the gift was part of a larger family tradition he hoped to build, teaching each child how to grow one property into multiple investments before reaching adulthood.

10/04/2026
10/04/2026

Only a few days left to submit your proposal for the 3rd Annual Autism in Black® Girls, Women & Mothers Summit⁠
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This year’s theme is Becoming Her: Identity, Voice, and Liberation Across Generations, and we’re building a lineup that reflects the depth of our community⁠
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If you have a story, framework, lesson, research focus, or lived experience that can help Black autistic girls and women feel more seen, supported, and understood, this is your opportunity to share it⁠
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We’re welcoming proposals from autistic adults, parents, caregivers, educators, therapists, researchers, advocates, and community leaders⁠
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📝 Deadline: October 5⁠
📅 Summit: November 6–8⁠
🔗 www.autisminblack.org/proposals
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