Charlotta Bass and the History of the California Eagle Newspaper
From the great migration to the civil rights movement and beyond, those who have stood at the frontlines of storytelling in the form of journalism have played the most critical role in leading our movement...
Black Women in STEM
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...
Hidden Figures of the Suffrage Movement
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...
To the Skies: Honoring Black Aviators
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...
Black Mothers Deserve to Live
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...
Mark E. Dean – African American Inventor and Computer Engineer
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...
Paul Revere Williams: The Architect Who Helped Shape Los Angeles and Inspired Generations
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...
Why We Stand Against Hate and Injustice for All Races
As we leave the month that we celebrate the life and historical legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and enter Black History Month, hate-related tragedies involving beatings, death, violence, hatred, and other...
Takar Smith, Keenan Anderson & Oscar Sanchez Deserved Better
In this first month of 2023, the Los Angeles Police Department killed three (3) men – Takar Smith, Keenan Anderson, and Oscar Sanchez. Each of these men was struggling with mental health issues, and their outcomes...
MLK was a Force for Change in Education and Workforce Development
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...