by Michael Lawson | Mar 19, 2023 | President Message
The STEM fields have contributed to some of the world’s most remarkable advancements. From landing on the moon to the fight against global pandemics, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) has propelled humanity into the future and, in so many...
by Michael Lawson | Mar 10, 2023 | President Message
March is Women’s History Month, when we stop to reflect on women’s tremendous achievements in this nation and the world. At this time, however, on the heels of Black History Month, we would like to focus our attention on the accomplishments and heroics of...
by Michael Lawson | Feb 24, 2023 | President Message
As Black History Month comes to a close next week, this week, we look to the skies to honor the Black aviators who have defied all of the longstanding hurdles. While we continue to diversify the skies, we must take the time to acknowledge those who came before us and,...
by Michael Lawson | Feb 18, 2023 | President Message
The United States is, by most accounts, the world’s wealthiest, most technologically advanced nation. Yet, concerning the health of expecting mothers and their yet-to-be-born children, our nation is woeful in every measure. The maternal and infant mortality...
by Michael Lawson | Feb 11, 2023 | President Message
In the spirit of Black History Month, we honor Mark E. Dean, an inventor and computer engineer who has left a lasting technological legacy. Born in Jefferson City, Tennessee, in 1956, Mark Dean was one of the co-creators of the IBM personal computer and has been a...
by Michael Lawson | Feb 5, 2023 | President Message
Over the next few weeks, the Los Angeles Urban League will highlight some of our local and national Black pioneers as we celebrate Black History Month. This week, we celebrate Paul Revere Williams, an exceptional architect who blazed a trail of creative and innovative...
