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2020 Virtual Annual Gala

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Providing Relief for Black Businesses during COVID-19

Ford Motor Company and the Ford Motor Company Fund have partnered with the National Urban League to launch the Emergency Capital Access Program (ECAP).  ECAP is a programmatic initiative that seeks to provide immediate access to capital for Black business owners – an important but often overlooked pillar of the economy – who are currently at a competitive disadvantage for accessing government or foundation relief available due to COVID-19.

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Meeting the short-term financial needs of microenterprises and small businesses in East Baton Rouge Parish.

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Once equity becomes the goal, it can become the standard. When equity is the standard, we will see the change we deserve. 

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The mission of the Urban League of Louisiana is to assist African Americans and other communities seeking equity to secure economic self-reliance, parity and civil rights.  We implement our mission through programs in the areas of EDUCATION and YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, WORKFORCE and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC POLICY and ADVOCACY initiatives.

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Statement from the Urban League of Louisiana on the passing of Mrs. Millie M. Charles

Statement from the Urban League of Louisiana on the passing of Mrs. Millie M. Charles We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mrs. Millie M. Charles. Mrs. Charles was a pioneer in social work, an educator, and a social justice activist. In 1965, she established an...
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ULLA works with Google on a pilot to support business growth and safe environments for Black-owned Small Businesses with free Google Storefront Kits

Google is working with the Urban League of Louisiana on a pilot to provide Black-owned, small and medium-sized businesses with free Google Storefront Kits and other Google services. This initiative will support safer business environments for customers and employees...
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Urban League of Louisiana receives Equity and Social Justice Award from Cox Charities

The Urban League of Louisiana is pleased to announce that it has been named a recipient of the Cox Charities Equity and Social Justice Award. “The Urban League of Louisiana is deeply grateful for this award and for the acknowledgement by Cox Charities,” said Judy...
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Winner of the 2020 Virtual Women in Business Challenge and Surprise Awards to All Finalists

On Friday, September 25, 2020, the Urban League of Louisiana hosted its annual Women in Business Challenge: Scale Up! sponsored by Iberia Bank/First Horizon and AARP Louisiana. Each year the WIB Challenge provides female entrepreneurs with the education, tools, and...
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Urban League of Louisiana hosting Candidate Forums for November election

The Urban League of Louisiana has activated its Wake Up Geaux Vote campaign and is hosting four 2020 Voter Empowerment Forums on statewide local races and racial equity in education in New Orleans. The Urban League of Louisiana recently released the second edition of...
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Free shopping experience for families impacted by Hurricane Laura coming soon

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Commemorating the 15th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

As we commemorate the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, we are reminded of the devastation of the manmade disaster and the power of the people of Louisiana to recover and restore. Katrina put a spotlight on issues and systems that have plagued communities of...
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Urban League releases Advancing Educational Equity In New Orleans Public Schools Second Edition

The Urban League of Louisiana released the second edition of this report based on data for the 2018-2019 school year. This recent analysis builds on our 2017 report and captures changes since the 2016-2017 school year in the areas of academic outcomes, school climate...
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Parent Information Center hosting Back to School Giveaway

The Urban League of Louisiana's Parent Information Center, in partnership with T-Mobile, will host a Back to School Giveaway on Saturday, August 22 from 10am to 2pm at Champions Square (South Lasalle St, New Orleans, LA 70112). Pre-registration is required! Click HERE...
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Urban League of Louisiana announces the Virtual Activation of its 2020 Women In Business Challenge

The Urban League of Louisiana is proud to announce the virtual activation of its 2020 Women in Business Challenge: Scale Up! sponsored by Iberia Bank and AARP Louisiana. The WIB Challenge provides female entrepreneurs with the education, tools, and resources needed to...
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