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...
by LA Urban League | Oct 21, 2022 | Education
Today’s students are tomorrow’s business moguls and at the LA Urban League we are giving them the opportunity to dream big and turn their business ideas into reality. With programs like Biz Camp and Biz Institute the LA Urban League offers middle and high...
by LA Urban League | Aug 19, 2022 | Education
During the first week of August, Los Angeles Urban League and Urban Bridge Builders hosted an energetic and eager group of students for a five-day Oceanography Camp in San Diego. Students from all over Los Angeles County were given the chance to explore marine biology...
by LA Urban League | Jun 9, 2022 | Education
Last Friday, we had the honor and privilege of hosting our 2022 Los Angeles Black High School Graduation at the Historic First AME Church. The event brought together community members, civic leaders, and high school graduates throughout Los Angeles as we celebrated...
by Michael Lawson and Laura McGowan-Robinson | Feb 5, 2022 | President Message, Advocacy, Education, Education & Training
This week, the Los Angeles Unified School District board will consider the Black Student Excellence through Educator Diversity, Preparation, and Retention Resolution. This resolution aims to hire, train, and retain more Black educators in LAUSD schools. On behalf of...
by Michael Lawson | Dec 11, 2021 | President Message, Education, Education & Training, Race
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...