BLACK BUSINESS WORKS FUND

In partnership with the Foundation for Louisiana, we have established the Black Business Works Fund to help businesses stand back up in the aftermath of the Hurricane Ida and be stronger on the other side.

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REDISTRICTING LOUISIANA

The Urban League of Louisiana invites you to learn about the importance of this critical process and ways that you can be involved.

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VIRTUAL ANNUAL GALA CONCERT

In our continuing commitment to keep the community safe, we will again host a virtual event for our attendees. The Gala Concert will feature amazing musical performances that you may enjoy in your own “party bubble” with an intimate circle of friends, family and special guests.

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HURRICANE IDA RESPONSE

In response to the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Ida, the Urban League of Louisiana has designed three ways for supporters and partners to join us in the recovery effort.

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YOU are your family's most trusted source.

As “Chief Medical Officer” in your household, it’s your job to keep your family safe. At the Urban League of Louisiana, it’s our job and commitment to keep you informed. Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine and new advised precautions concerning the delta variant.

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JUSTICE FOR RONALD GREENE

The Urban League of Louisiana, the National Urban League, NAACP Baton Rouge, VOTE, and the ACLU of Louisiana demand that action be taken immediately.

FEATURED EVENTS

Early Vote for November election

October 30, 2021 - November 6, 2021

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Municipal Election Day

November 13, 20217:00 am-8:00 pm

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2021 Virtual Annual Gala

November 20, 20216:00 pm-9:00 pm

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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

URBAN LEAGUE OF LOUISIANA COVID-19 INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

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Meet our team, get to know our board and learn more about how we empower communities and change lives.

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EVENTS

COVID-19 Perspectives: Session 3 – Reorganize, Retool, Recharge

Date October 26, 2021Time 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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LADOTD: Leveraging Small Business Certifications for Contractors

Date October 27, 2021Time 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Early Vote for November election

Date October 30, 2021 - November 6, 2021

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Register for 2021 STRIVE Core Training Cohort 7

Date November 1, 2021 - November 19, 2021Time 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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2021 Veterans Small Business Resources Summit

Date November 4, 2021Time 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Municipal Election Day

Date November 13, 2021Time 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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LADOTD: Access Capital for Transportation and Dev. Projects + DBE Cert.

Date November 18, 2021Time 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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2021 Virtual Annual Gala

Date November 20, 2021Time 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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PRESS RELEASES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Urban League of Louisiana, Foundation for Louisiana Launch Statewide Black Business Works Fund to Support Black-owned Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Ida

The Urban League of Louisiana, in partnership with the Foundation for Louisiana, announced the launch of the Black Business Works Fund, an initiative to assist black-owned businesses impacted by Hurricane Ida. Urban League of Louisiana President & CEO Judy Reese...

Justice for Ronald Greene – September 24, 2021 Update

On Wednesday we delivered the Justice for Ronald Greene petition to decision makers US Attorney General Merrick Garland, Governor John Bel Edwards, LA States Attorney General Jeff Landry, and LA State Police Colonel Lamar Davis calling for justice for Ronald Greene....

Urban League of Louisiana Releases Statement on Federal Indictment of Former Louisiana State Police Trooper

We applaud the Department of Justice regarding today’s indictment of Jacob Brown, former Louisiana State Police trooper, for the 2019 beating of Aaron Bowman following a traffic stop. Much like the case involving Ronald Greene, a deeper investigation followed the...

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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