State of Black Los Angeles 2024: A Transformative Event Highlighting Progress, Challenges and Path Forward for Black and Brown LA Communities
People from across Southern California pack the room for this highly touted event [LOS ANGELES–Oct. 24, 2024] The highly anticipated Los Angeles Urban League State of Black LA 2024, held at the University of Southern California, Town and Gown event center,...
Join LAUL in Celebration of Latino Heritage Month
Latino Heritage Month is here! Every year, from September 15 to October 15, we honor the vibrant influences our #Latino brothers and sisters bring to our culture, history, and advocacy. Latino Heritage Month starts on September 15 because it highlights...
Morial Family Announces Passing of Matriarch Sybil Haydel Morial
NEW ORLEANS (September 4, 2024) – The Morial family today announced the passing of their mother and grandmother, Sybil Haydel Morial, and issued the following statement. “Words cannot express our sorrow at the loss of our beloved matriarch and guiding...
Honoring Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee: Champion for Equality and Justice
The Los Angeles Urban League expresses deep sorrow at the news of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s passing. A dynamic force and trailblazer in the fight for social justice, Congresswoman Jackson Lee’s legacy is one of profound impact and meaningful change....
Intuit Expands IDEAS Program Partnership with LA Urban League. Qualifying Businesses Gain Free Access to Intuit Products and Services, in LA, ATL and Philly
12-Month Program Benefiting Small Businesses Growth, Time Management and Profit Branching Out to Atlanta and Philly. Success in LA Shows Intuit the Way. MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) – June 20, 2024 – Outstanding news for promising business...
Reverend James Morris Lawson, Jr., a Giant in Civil Rights Movement, Dead at 95
[LOS ANGELES- June 10, 2024]–We at the Los Angeles Urban League mourn the passing of Dr. James Lawson. We will forever remember him for the indelible service he rendered to this world. He was a friend of the Los Angeles Urban League who frequently attended our...
4 Years Later: George Floyd
Today marks 4 years since George Floyd was violently killed by Minneapolis police in a horrific scene caught on video and seen across the world. On this somber anniversary, we honor his life and memory and hold his family and loved ones close. We also sound the alarm...
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Gala & Waymo Partnership Highlighted on CBS News Los Angeles – KCAL News
The Los Angeles Urban League was highlighted CBS KCAL News. Our President & CEO , Cynthia Mitchell-Heard, talks about the upcoming May 30th Awards Dinner and the philanthropists, individuals and corporations that will be recognized. She also speaks on our new...