by Michael Lawson | Oct 15, 2021 | President Message
On October 8, President Biden became the first U.S. President to formally recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day. This federal holiday celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. Although the...
by Michael Lawson | Oct 7, 2021 | President Message
In 1912, Willa Bruce purchased two lots of land along what is known as the Strand in Manhattan Beach. It was here that Willa and Charles Bruce would run their lodge, cafe, and dance hall. A destination of enjoyment for Black families on the coast. The Bruce Family had...
by Michael Lawson | Oct 2, 2021 | President Message, Education, Education & Training
In 2008, the National Urban League founded a program known as “Project Ready,” which prepares African Americans and other historically underserved youth in grades 6 -12 for college and careers. The National Urban League executes this program through our...
by Michael Lawson | Sep 24, 2021 | President Message
Last week the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a motion brought by Supervisors Holly Mitchell and Sheila Keuhl to phase out oil drilling in Los Angeles, including the African American communities of Baldwin Hills, Ladera Heights, and View...
by Michael Lawson | Sep 17, 2021 | President Message, Politics
Today, September 17, 2021, is National Black Voter Registration Day. The Los Angeles Urban League and the National Urban League celebrate National Black Voter Registration Day in partnership with BET and more than 40 other social justice organizations. With the...
by Michael Lawson | Sep 10, 2021 | President Message
As Californians and Americans, it is time to respond to two urgent calls to action: to get vaccinated and to vote. Our choices today on these crucial matters will profoundly impact our future as individuals and as a community. If you choose not to vote or not get...
