by Michael Lawson | Apr 17, 2020 | Advocacy, Business, Education, Health, Housing
Every ten years, America stops what it is doing and counts the number of people within its borders. This is not just an exercise to see how many people live in the United States; this is the tool by which political power and financial resources are allocated... 
by Michael Lawson | Apr 10, 2020 | Advocacy, Health
The Los Angeles Urban League is working with our public, private and governmental partners to increase Covid-19 testing and to provide more healthcare resources to our communities. As more Covid-19 statistics on race start to come out across the nation we can see... 
by LA Urban League | Mar 26, 2020 | Business, Health
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti recently announced a “Safer at Home” order, which effectively closes all nonessential businesses in the city to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Fortunately, restaurants, cafes and markets are considered essential and can remain... 
by Michael Lawson | Feb 24, 2020 | Health, Maternal Health
It is racism, not race itself, that is the driving force behind disparately high rates of maternal and infant deaths among African Americans, fueled by both explicit and implicit bias. Income level, education, and socio-economic status are not protective factors as... 
by Michael Lawson | Feb 10, 2020 | Health, Maternal Health
African American women must have access to more expansive choices in birthing options and prenatal care, which can lead to more positive birth experiences and healthy pregnancies. The Los Angeles Urban League, in conjunction with other organizations such as the March... 
by Michael Lawson | Feb 3, 2020 | Health, Maternal Health
The United States has the highest maternal and infant mortality rates among comparable developed countries. To address this issue, the Los Angeles Urban League, in conjunction with other organizations such as the March of Dimes and the King Drew Medical Center and the... 
