Press Releases and Announcements
2022 Empowerment and Policy Conference Breakout Sessions
Register here and Make sure to select "I would like to attend the breakout sessions" when you register to receive the link to join! 2022 EMPOWERMENT...
Redistricting Letter to Governor Edwards
Urban League of Louisiana Launches the Scale Up! Louisiana Initiative for Businesses in New Orleans’ Lower 9th Ward
NEW ORLEANS (February 3, 2022) -- Today, the Urban League of Louisiana, in partnership with the Lower 9th Ward Economic Development District, Wells...
Urban League of Louisiana statement on Justice For Ronald Greene
Issued: February 1, 2022 The Urban League of Louisiana continues its call for justice for the family of Ronald Greene, and, by extension, for all...
Urban League of Louisiana Congratulates Rep. Edward “Ted” James on his appointment to federal position
The Urban League of Louisiana congratulates State Representative Edward "Ted" James on his appointment by President Joe Biden as Regional...
Urban League of Louisiana releases statement on Lafayette City Court Judge Michelle Odinet’s racist remarks
Issued: December 15, 2021 The Urban League of Louisiana condemns the racist remarks made by Lafayette City Court Judge Michelle Odinet that were...
Urban League of Louisiana’s Year In Review 2021
2021 had had its share of both heartbreaks and triumphs, from sustaining the delivery of our standard programs within the continuing pandemic,...
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...
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,...
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...
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