Jun 3, 2026 | Front Page, Homepage Slider, News, Policy
The Urban League of Louisiana is deeply disappointed by the Louisiana Supreme Court’s ruling affirming Act 15 and blocking a special election for the consolidated Orleans Parish Clerk of Court position. While the Court concluded that the legislature had the...
May 28, 2026 | Front Page, Homepage Slider, News, Policy, Social Justice
Today, the Louisiana House of Representatives advanced SB 121 — a deliberate and deeply troubling attempt to weaken Black political power, silence dissenting voices, and manipulate Louisiana’s electoral process for partisan gain. This map weakens our democracy and is...
May 14, 2026 | Front Page, Homepage Slider, Policy, Social Justice
Today, the Louisiana State Senate passed a dangerous 5-1 congressional map designed to silence and dilute the political power of Black voters, while intentionally disenfranchising Democratic voters across the state through extreme partisan gerrymandering meant to...
May 5, 2026 | Front Page, Homepage Slider, Policy, Social Justice
The Urban League of Louisiana is deeply concerned by the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decision to stay the temporary restraining order issued by District Court Judge, John deGravelles, which allowed Calvin Duncan to assume his duly elected role as...
Apr 29, 2026 | Front Page, Homepage Slider, News, Policy, Social Justice
Today’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais is not just disappointing, it is a devastating blow to the core promise of American democracy. In Louisiana v. Callais, the Court struck down Louisiana’s congressional map that included a second majority-Black district designed...
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...
