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Why diversity is critical to media and entertainment – and how to achieve it
Sept 27, 2021Cathy Li Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) has recently become one of the most trending topics in the media and entertainment industry. But embracing diversity isn't only about doing the...
Despair over gentrification reaches new depths in South L.A.
SEPT. 24, 2021ERIKA D. SMITH Gina Fields talks almost wistfully about one her favorite activities growing up in “The Jungle,” the part of South L.A. that most Angelenos now know as rapidly gentrifying Baldwin...
New California housing law challenged in court by Los Angeles nonprofit
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021HANNAH WILEY A Los Angeles-based nonprofit sued California on Wednesday to halt the implementation of a new housing law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed last week that allows cities to rezone certain...
Community colleges play vital role in minority communities
Janice Hayes KyserJuly 23, 2021 LOS ANGELES — A recent study conducted by the Los Angeles Economic Development Commission (LAEDC) examining the disparities in education and career opportunities for people of color...
Explaining Hollywood: How to become a film editor
By ANOUSHA SAKOUIJuly 5, 2021 When Chloé Zhao was nominated for best film editing at this year’s Academy Awards, it boosted the chances that her movie, “Nomadland,” would win best picture. The Oscar win continued...
L.A. creates advisory commission to study reparations pilot program for some Black Angelenos
By ERIN B. LOGANJUNE 18, 2021 Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Friday announced the formation of an advisory commission that would develop and advocate for a pilot reparations program targeted at a cohort of...
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Urban League Leaders Urge Resignation of Todd Spitzer After Comments on Race in Death Penalty Case
Incident is Further Evidence that Capital Punishment Must End NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES (February 24, 2022) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial and Los Angeles Urban League President and CEO...
Los Angeles Urban League applauds Governor Newsom’s signing of SB2
Los Angeles Urban League applauds Governor Newsom’s recent signing of SB2, which creates a system that allows for the decertification and removal of officers deemed unfit to serve as police officers in any...
Statement on the Passing of Michelle Avan
From Elliot Hinds, Chairman of the Board of the Los Angeles Urban League "It is with a heavy heart that we express our condolences for the tragic death of our beloved board member Michelle Avan. Sometimes there...
Los Angeles Urban League and the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles in Partnership With the Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles Hosted a Webinar on the 2020 Elections
Moderated by Michael Lawson, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Urban League, with California Secretary of State, Alex Padilla, serving as the keynote speaker, the virtual event provided the audience with...
