by Michael Lawson | Jul 17, 2020 | Advocacy, President Message
The COVID-19 crisis has disrupted nearly every aspect of our education system, and it is undeniable that these disruptions will have long-lasting negative impacts on our most vulnerable students. This week’s announcement from the Los Angeles Unified School... 
by Michael Lawson | Jul 10, 2020 | Advocacy, President Message
Despite Congress’ inaction on national police reform, we are encouraged by the massive reforms taking shape in the City of Los Angeles. The strength in our numbers and our voices can no longer be ignored, and substantial changes in city policing are now on the table.... 
by LA Urban League | Jun 14, 2020 | Advocacy, Race
More than 100 authors across Africa have penned an open letter to voice support for US protesters seeking police reforms and justice for George Floyd’s killing. The authors offer support for the Black Lives Matter movement and urge more action by the African... 
by Michael Lawson | Jun 9, 2020 | Advocacy, Politics
As the head of one of Los Angeles’ longest serving civil rights organizations, I am stunned by California Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez’ recent tweet in an attempt to support her well-intentioned but flawed legislation AB5: “Can you imagine if... 
by LA Urban League | Jun 4, 2020 | Advocacy
Dear Mr. Mayor, We have not seen a pandemic of the scale, swiftness, and severity of COVID-19 in over a century. But the virus of police violence against Black people has been with us for too long and is nothing new. While the current public health crisis is the... 
by Michael Lawson | May 31, 2020 | Advocacy, Race
The Los Angeles Urban League stands shoulder to shoulder with the protests fueled by the ruthless murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor at the hands of police, and of Ahmaud Arbery protected by the complicit eyes of justice. These protests deserve full-throated... 
