


The Struggle and Resilience of Black Trans Youth
by Michael Lawson | Jun 11, 2023 | President Message, Advocacy, Race
Every citizen’s voice should echo with equal volume and resonance in America’s vibrant mosaic. Yet, the story of this country’s most marginalized groups, specifically Black transgender youth, often gets drowned out in the clamor of societal...
Righting Our Wrongs – The Comfort Women of South Korea
by Michael Lawson | May 7, 2023 | President Message, Advocacy
As we enter Asian American history month, we must look at the past, open our eyes, and acknowledge the hidden wrongs. During World War II, Japanese troops forced hundreds of thousands of women from Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam, China, and other countries into...
MLK was a Force for Change in Education and Workforce Development
by Michael Lawson | Jan 13, 2023 | President Message, Advocacy, Education
This Monday, January 16, we will again celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a civil rights and social justice champion in the US and beyond. The outstanding work of Rev. Dr. King transformed society for the better and continues to...
L.A. City Councilmembers Martinez, Cedillo, and De Leon Must Resign
by Michael Lawson | Oct 10, 2022 | Advocacy, Politics, President Message, Press Releases
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...
Vote YES on Proposition LH
by Michael Lawson | Sep 17, 2022 | President Message, Advocacy, Housing, Politics
In 1949, Congress passed the Federal Housing Act of 1949, which banned explicit racial segregation in public housing nationwide. Following the passage of this legislation, a housing authority in Eureka, CA, sought federal money to build low-income housing. However,...