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 attention on the accomplishments and heroics of...
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 take the time to acknowledge those who came before us and,...
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 every measure. The maternal and infant mortality...
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 co-creators of the IBM personal computer and has been a...
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 architect who blazed a trail of creative and innovative...
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 injustices conducted by citizens and law enforcement continue...
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 could have been much different if mental health...