The Violence That Took Officer Arroyos Must Stop

The Violence That Took Officer Arroyos Must Stop

Today, the Los Angeles Urban League is asking everyone to take a moment to silently mourn the death of Office Fernando Arroyos of the Los Angeles Police Department. On Monday evening of this week, 27-year-old Fernando Arroyos and his girlfriend were house-hunting in...
New Year. New Policing Laws.

New Year. New Policing Laws.

This new year brings new policing laws and an unfortunate number of instances that deepen the need for a systemic change in how our police interact with the citizens they have sworn to serve. Last year, California passed the following laws related to policing, which...
2021 A Year in Review

2021 A Year in Review

This past year, we began celebrating our 100 years of service in Los Angeles by renewing our promise and commitment to do all that we can to increase the economic, educational, and supportive services opportunities available to the brothers and sisters in the...
Invest in Programs Not Prisons

Invest in Programs Not Prisons

The United States imprisons more of its population than any other country, and California leads the nation in the number of juveniles kept behind bars. While juvenile incarceration in California has been trending down for decades, the grossly disproportionate rate of...
Recognizing Ellen Garrison Clark

Recognizing Ellen Garrison Clark

This December marks 129 years since the passing of Ellen Garrison Clark, a Black anti-slavery activist, civil rights advocate, and educator. Ms. Ellen Garrison Clark was born free in Concord, Mass., on April 24, 1823, owned by no one. She used her position to travel...