Dec 16, 2022 | Front Page, News, Ronald Greene
Issued: December 16, 2022 The Urban League of Louisiana commends Union Parish District Attorney John Belton and the Grand Jury for its decision to indict five of the law enforcement officers involved in the death of Ronald Greene on May 10, 2019. We especially applaud...
Oct 31, 2022 | Front Page, News
On October 31, 2022, the Urban League of Louisiana announced the largest gift in its 84 year history. Philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott donated $5.7 million to the Urban League of Louisiana, supporting the organization in its continued efforts to deliver...
Aug 29, 2022 | Front Page, News
The Urban League of Louisiana announced the launch of its inaugural “Small Business Advisory Council”. The organization established the Council as a strategic outreach and “Voice of the Community” mechanism to support its work in deploying the SBA Community Navigator...
Feb 3, 2022 | Front Page, News
NEW ORLEANS (February 3, 2022) — Today, the Urban League of Louisiana, in partnership with the Lower 9th Ward Economic Development District, Wells Fargo, and Louisiana Economic Development, announces its fifth cohort of Scale Up! Louisiana for small businesses...
Dec 29, 2021 | Front Page, News
The Urban League of Louisiana congratulates State Representative Edward “Ted” James on his appointment by President Joe Biden as Regional Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration. “As Director of Baton Rouge Operations for The Urban...
Dec 15, 2021 | Front Page, News
Issued: December 15, 2021 The Urban League of Louisiana condemns the racist remarks made by Lafayette City Court Judge Michelle Odinet that were recently captured on video. Remarks like these are unacceptable in any circumstance, but it is abhorrent to hear it come...