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From Slave to Savior: How an African Slave Helped to Mitigate the Boston Smallpox Outbreak of 1721
African Americans have long played a pivotal role in our modern world's many technological and scientific achievements. This past year amid a global pandemic, we found hope as Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, an African American female scientist, stood at the forefront of the...
Despite History, We Must Take A COVID-19 Vaccine
At long last, a coronavirus vaccine may be available for use in the United States very soon. Before people outside of clinical trials can get the first US coronavirus vaccine, two government agencies grounded in science and research, the US Food & Drug...
As Our Communities Hurt, COVID Relief is Needed
As President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamal Harris work on their transition to the White House, we know that there is much work to be done – nationally and locally here in Los Angeles. The historic election brought change to the Los Angeles City...
Los Angeles Urban League Salutes President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris on Their Historic Election Victory
Statement from Michael A. Lawson, President, and CEO of Los Angeles Urban League The Los Angeles Urban League joins with Americans in every state of the Union and leaders and citizens throughout the world in congratulating President-elect Joe Biden and Vice...
Reclaim Our Vote
The final day to vote in the 2020 election is November 3rd – four days from today. We have four days to Reclaim our Vote and to make our collective voices heard locally and nationally. For Black America, we have a lot at stake in this election. In recent years, the...
By Voting We Honor Our Ancestors
We cannot overstate the importance and the power of the African American vote. We don't all have to vote as one, but when we show up at the polls, our impact is undeniable. When we do not show up, decisions are made for us and about us, but without us. We do ourselves...
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