Beloved LA Pastor, Pathfinder and Civil Rights Leader Rev. Dr. Cecil “Chip” Murray Dies at 94
The Los Angeles Urban League is deeply saddened by the passing of Rev. Dr. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray, a towering figure whose lifelong dedication to justice, equality and community upliftment profoundly impacted the African-American community and beyond. He...
Black College Expo: Win a $25 DoorDash® Gift Card from LA Urban League (Closed)
WIN a $25 DoorDash Gift Card!If you registered at our Black College Expo Booth, it could be your lucky day!The Los Angeles Urban League is having a contest featuring you! Yes, YOU! If you’re a student or parent that registered at our booth during the Black...
Introducing Our 49th Annual Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Dinner Honorees!
The Los Angeles Urban League is proud to introduce the honorees for our 49th Annual Gala, “Building for Tomorrow: An Evening of Dreams.” These honorees have made a significant impact on Los Angeles throughout their outstanding careers and we’re...
7 Unforgettable Things To Do For Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with the Los Angeles Urban League. We have a list of events, exhibitions, and resources celebrating film, art, music, and more. As we celebrate African Americans in American History, we celebrate our heritage and achievements of our past,...
LOS ANGELES URBAN LEAGUE APPOINTS DAVID P. ANDERSON, MSSE AS ITS NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cynthia Mitchell Heard, President & CEO of the Los Angeles Urban League, (LAUL) and the LAUL Board of Directors, is pleased to announce the appointment of David P. Anderson, MSSE as its...
A Statement from Los Angeles Urban League President & CEO Cynthia Mitchell-Heard on the Passing of Dexter Scott King
On behalf of the Los Angeles Urban League, we are deeply heartbroken to learn of the passing of Dexter Scott King. He was the youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and a charismatic man of many talents. While Dexter Scott King was an author and attorney, he also...
Citi Hiring Information Session
The Los Angeles Urban League is committed to launching careers. Under our programs and workforce development umbrella, we have partnered with Citi for a free virtual hiring information session on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 2:00pm via Zoom. Explore career...
2024 Kingdom Day Parade
The Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL) celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King in a significant manner this year. We participated in the 39th annual Kingdom Day Parade, which took place in the Crenshaw District and Leimert Park, featuring the timely theme: “Can’t...