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...
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...
L.A. City Councilmembers Martinez, Cedillo, and De Leon Must Resign

L.A. City Councilmembers Martinez, Cedillo, and De Leon Must Resign

The Los Angeles Urban League calls for the immediate resignation of former Council President Nury Martinez, Councilmembers Gil Cedillo, and Kevin de León after a recording came to light where the three (3) members of the Los Angeles City Council and Los Angeles County...
Reentry Programs Need More Support

Reentry Programs Need More Support

The United States doesn’t have one “criminal justice system;” instead, we have thousands of federal, state, local, and tribal systems. Together, these systems hold almost 2 million people in 1,566 state prisons, 102 federal prisons, 2,850 local...