by Michael Lawson | Feb 26, 2021 | President Message
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...
by Michael Lawson | Dec 18, 2020 | President Message, Health
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...
by Michael Lawson | Dec 16, 2020 | In The News
By Michael A. LawsonDecember 16, 2020 As I watch nominees and appointees announced by the Biden-Harris transition team get maligned in the press and on social media for their past work in the private sector, I’m reminded that often our biggest enemy is ourselves....
by Michael Lawson | Nov 13, 2020 | President Message, Advocacy
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...
by Michael Lawson | Nov 7, 2020 | Politics, President Message
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...
