Jan 25, 2023 | News, Social Justice
Issued: January 25, 2023 The Urban League of Louisiana commends Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke and the U.S. Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division for their investigative work into the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections which...
Jul 5, 2022 | News, Social Justice
On June 29, Urban League of Louisiana President & CEO Judy Reese Morse, Vice President for Policy, Strategic Partnerships and Development Tyronne Walker, and Advocacy Director John West joined National Urban League President & CEO Marc Morial for a discussion...
Jun 9, 2022 | News, Policy, Ronald Greene, Social Justice
URBAN LEAGUE OF LOUISIANA APPLAUDS DECISION BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO FULFILL OUR REQUEST FOR A CIVIL RIGHTS INVESTIGATION INTO THE PATTERN OR PRACTICE OF THE LOUISIANA STATE POLICE FOR ALLEGATIONS OF RACIALLY DISCRIMINATORY POLICIES Issued: June 9, 2022 Today – The...
Sep 23, 2021 | News, Ronald Greene, Social Justice
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...
Aug 4, 2021 | News, Ronald Greene, Social Justice
Today, as we read the most recent AP report on the ongoing investigation into the murder and cover up surrounding the death of Ronald Greene, we were encouraged to learn that federal prosecutors are investigating whether Louisiana State Police leaders obstructed...
Jun 18, 2021 | News, Ronald Greene, Social Justice
WE’RE ALMOST AT 18,000 SIGNATURES! KEEP THE MOMENTUM FOR JUSTICE GOING Sign it. Share it. SIGN THE PETITION AND SHARE WITH OTHERS! Louisiana deserves action to match assurances of accountability As we continue to learn more details related to officers...