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 | Oct 30, 2020 | Advocacy, President Message, Uncategorized
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 LA Urban League | Oct 23, 2020 | President Message, Advocacy
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...
by Michael Lawson | Oct 2, 2020 | President Message, Advocacy
This upcoming election is like no other, and I urge you to use your voice and reclaim your power by voting. Not only are the stakes high nationally, but in California, we are also voting on important issues such as affirmative action, rent control, and justice reform...
by Michael Lawson | Sep 25, 2020 | President Message, Advocacy
The Grand Jury in Jefferson County, Kentucky, failed to deliver justice for Ms. Breonna Taylor and her family this week. The Grand Jury indicted one police officer for wanton endangerment of persons who were not injured in any way and took no action against the police...
by Michael Lawson | Aug 28, 2020 | Advocacy, President Message
The National Urban League, Common Cause, and the League of Women Voters has joined more than 20 states and cities in an escalating legal attack against the Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to stop his sabotage efforts mail-in voting in the upcoming 2020 national...
