Senator Feinstein: The Personification of a Partisan Politician
Remembering Senator Dianne Feinstein On behalf of the Los Angeles Urban League, our Board of Directors, staff, and stakeholders, we mourn the passing of California United States Senator Dianne Feinstein. She was...
How Education is Erasing Black History
On the day before schools opened across the state, Sanders' Education Department abruptly ruled that it would not award course credits and wouldn't fund an Advanced Placement course in African American history...
100 Reasons Why Our Scholarship Recipients are Extraordinary!
Our scholarship recipients are at 100% continuation rate! We are thrilled to extend a heartfelt congratulations to each and every one of our grads for their remarkable achievement in maintaining a flawless 100%...
In Honor of Clarence Alexander Avant
Today, we take the timeout to celebrate the life of Clarence Alexander Avant, also known as the Godfather, who passed away on August 13, 2023. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines Godfather as one who founds,...
The Los Angeles Urban League Wins With Three Awards
One remarkable recap from the 2023 National Urban League Conference is that we walked away with three prestigious honors.
Key Takeaway from the Alabama Boat Brawl: Lessons Learned
Viral Headlines of the Alabama Boat Brawl Overlook One Key Component And the Alabama crowd goes wild! You heard it. The boisterous cheers echoed to Crenshaw Blvd all the way to downtown Black Twitter. It actually...
Toussaint L’Ouverture: A Revolutionary Icon
How Toussaint L'Ouverture Championed Freedom In the enduring narrative of human resilience, certain figures distinguished themselves, casting an immense shadow that eclipses their era and shapes the course of...
The 4th of July, Black America, and the Impact of Affirmative Action
When fireworks lit up the summer sky on the 4th of July, it signified, for many, a celebration of the birth of a nation founded in 1776 on the tenets of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all of its citizens.
Unjust and Unfair – The Overturning of Affirmative Action
It is another sad day for our country. On Friday, the conservative majority of the Supreme Court chose to prohibit Affirmative Action programs used by Harvard University and the University of North Carolina for...
On Stolen Land: Unearthing the Generational Loss of California’s Early Black Descendants
In the tranquil beauty of Napa Valley, a story of generational wealth stolen from Black families emerges from historical archives. Much like the tragic events of the Tulsa Massacre, this story of the violent...