Los Angeles Urban League

For 100 years Los Angeles Urban League has served as a powerful advocate for African-Americans and other minorities by ensuring our communities have access to careers with living wages, opportunities to start and grow businesses, and clear pathways to personal and professional growth.

Our Story

Since 1921 Los Angeles Urban League has fought for African Americans and other underutilized communities.

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News

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Backstage Careers

Learn more about our 12 week online visual effects training program.

Construction Careers

Construction Careers Academy prepares students to take pass a union trade entry exam.

Biz Camp

Our popular Biz Camp educates and inspires teens to turn their ideas into a business through entrepreneurship.

Events

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Recent News

The Significance of December 6 in American History

The Significance of December 6 in American History

On December 6, the citizens of Georgia will head to the polls to decide who will represent them in the United States Senate. While this date is significant for selecting a person to represent the state of Georgia in the United States Senate, it is also an important...

Garrett Morgan’s Impact on Modern America

Garrett Morgan’s Impact on Modern America

Sunday, November 20, will mark the 99th anniversary of the date the US Patent Office awarded Patent No. 1,475,074 to 46-year-old Garrett Morgan for his three-position traffic signal, one of many inventions that changed how we all live our daily lives. Garrett Morgan...

Remembering Veteran Daniel Smith

Remembering Veteran Daniel Smith

November 11 was Veteran's Day, a day we set aside to honor the members of our military who put their lives on the line to protect the country in which we live and our allies. We especially want to honor our African American veterans and other veterans of minority...

Your Vote. Your Voice. Vote Now or No Later Than November 8!

Your Vote. Your Voice. Vote Now or No Later Than November 8!

Elections matter. As we have learned from the past, elections have the power to change the course of history. Voter turnout for midterm elections is historically lower than in general elections, but midterm elections are just as important as general elections. Between...

Racism has no place in City Council

Racism has no place in City Council

The recent events regarding racist discussions held by now-former LA City Council President Nury Martinez and Council Members Mr. Cedillo and Mr. De Leon, and union leader Ron Herrera, have justifiably sparked outrage throughout our diverse, multi-cultural city. As we...

LA Urban League Inspires Future Entrepreneurs

LA Urban League Inspires Future Entrepreneurs

Today's students are tomorrow's business moguls and at the LA Urban League we are giving them the opportunity to dream big and turn their business ideas into reality. With programs like Biz Camp and Biz Institute the LA Urban League offers middle and high school...

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