Jun 4, 2020 | News, Social Justice
The Urban League of Louisiana is no stranger to the pain, frustrations and disappointments of the African-American community. It was for these very reasons that the Urban League was founded over 80 years ago, and through our programming and advocacy, what we work to...
May 30, 2020 | News, Social Justice
Urban League of Louisiana President and CEO Releases Statement on the Murder of Mr. George Floyd Here we are again… Grieving with others across the nation over the brutal and horrific murder of another African American, this time, Mr. George Floyd. The Urban...
Apr 11, 2019 | Social Justice, Uncategorized
With a suspect now in custody, we strongly urge those investigating the recent church fires in the Acadiana region to leave no stone unturned in the quest for answers in this situation. It is deeply disturbing to see the surge in acts of hatred, especially in our...
Sep 10, 2018 | News, Social Justice
September 10, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cathy Washington – (504) 620 -2332 cwashington@urbanleaguela.org The Urban League of Louisiana is deeply disappointed in the action taken by Mayor E. Ben Zahn, III of Kenner regarding Nike clothing, equipment or products...
