Diversifying the Construction Industry
The construction industry is a $1.5 trillion industry that creates pathways into the middle class for millions of workers and continues to grow. Recently, however, there has been a disturbing rise in cases of harassment and discrimination towards African American...
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 in the Los Angeles region concludes that community...
We Must Not Take Our Right to Vote for Granted
The act of participating in our democracy begins with the right to vote. In 2020, 73% of all voting-age US citizens were registered to vote, and 67% of all citizens age18 and older reported voting, an increase of 17 million more than voted in 2016. We should be proud...
Restaurant Accelerator Program
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, a common refrain has been the impact of this dreadful disease and the response. The pandemic has had a disproportionate effect on various communities, leading to significant devastation due to its impact on health and the economic...
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 a long-running streak. Every best-picture winner since...
Do Not Whitewash Our History
As America celebrates its anniversary of independence from British rule this weekend, we must note how far we have come and how far we still have to go. In the words of Frederick Douglas, “The rich inheritance of justice, liberty, prosperity, and independence,...
The Los Angeles Urban League Congratulates Jamecca Marshall on being Selected as a NUL Emerging Leader
For the past 11 years, the National Urban League has operated an Emerging Leaders Program. This program identifies exceptional people from the Urban League affiliates throughout the country who display a strong passion for our mission and trains them to become the...
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 Black Angelenos. The city had previously dedicated...